Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BB2 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB2 1AP.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 28,000 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB2 1AP 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.

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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 78% social renting, BB2 1AP 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB2 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Town's Moor in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.

Within the BB2 district, this postcode is characterised by a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blackburn with Darwen.

Safety: Crime rates are high (259 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 BB2 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00063805 (shared with 565 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB2 1AP. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.7%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean16.0%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 BB2 1AP are high at 259 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences217
Anti-social behaviour215
Shoplifting178
Public order63
Criminal damage and arson46

school Local Schools

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Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Outstanding632 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good224 pupils0.5 km
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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Good1511 pupils0.6 km
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St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Ashworth Nursery School

Good68 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Ann Summers0.7 km
  • Kashmir Food Store0.9 km
  • Sports Direct0.7 km
  • Udat News0.8 km
  • B & M Stores0.4 km
  • + 65 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • The Making Room0.8 km
  • Thira Restaurant0.4 km
  • Blackburn Tenpin0.5 km
  • Blackburn Youth Zone0.4 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • World of Waffle Ltd0.6 km
  • Yummy Cup Corn0.7 km
  • Danny's Karahi House0.4 km
  • Shandar Tandoori0.9 km
  • Tasty Spot0.4 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Nightsafe @ Platform 50.6 km
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.2 km
  • Moorings Trust0.6 km
  • Jays Properties0.4 km
  • Blakewater Hotel0.4 km
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.4 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Kashmir Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Electric Church Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Lion Hotel0.9 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • Bar Ibiza0.4 km
  • Calypso Caribbean Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.6 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.4 km
  • Cherry Tree2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackburn Arena0.3 km
  • Darwen Street0.3 km
  • Freckleton Street0.3 km
  • Russell Street0.3 km
  • St Peters Street0.3 km