BB1 1EX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Blackburn in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1EX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blackburn with Darwen.
Safety: Crime rates are high (279 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BB1 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00063733 (shared with 79 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB1 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB1 1EX.
380
42
£ 28,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 65% social renting, BB1 1EX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1EX. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BB1 1EX are high at 279 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brunel Nursery School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.1 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.7 km
- Jays Properties0.9 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Blackburn Tenpin0.3 km
- Blackburn Youth Zone0.2 km
- Naafiah Takeaway0.7 km
- RF Patisserie0.5 km
- Courtyard Cafe0.7 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asia Continental0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Al Quds0.9 km
- Burger Beats0.9 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.6 km
- Danny's Karahi House0.3 km
- Fry Chicks Blackburn0.7 km
- + 61 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Kashmir Food Store1.0 km
- Limbrick Corner0.8 km
- Sports Direct0.4 km
- Udat News0.6 km
- B & M Stores0.4 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Electric Church Club Ltd0.6 km
- Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.9 km
- Buzz Bingo0.4 km
- Bar Ibiza0.4 km
- Calypso Caribbean Restaurant0.4 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.1 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.0 km
- Cherry Tree3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Blackburn Rail Station0.0 km
- BLACKBURN Rail Station0.1 km
- Blackburn Rail Station0.1 km
- Interchange0.1 km
- Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11EX · Data under Open Government Licence