BB2 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bathurst Street, 0.7km from Salford in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Wensley Fold ward and the Blackburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB2 1DB is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blackburn with Darwen. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00063793 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATHURST STREET, BB2 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATHURST STREET, BB2 1DB.
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38
£ 32,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB2 1DB 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
BB2 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB2 1DB. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB2 1DB is moderate at 89 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.
school Local Schools
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Ashworth Nursery School
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Kashmir Food Store0.3 km
- Late Shopper0.9 km
- Limbrick Corner0.2 km
- Sports Direct0.4 km
- Udat News0.3 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Oaklands Hotel0.5 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.9 km
- Moorings Trust0.9 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.8 km
- Chimneys Guest House0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Electric Church Club Ltd0.3 km
- Lion Hotel0.9 km
- Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.1 km
- Bar Ibiza0.6 km
- Calypso Caribbean Restaurant1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Courtyard Cafe0.3 km
- Dahna Lounge0.4 km
- Waheed's0.3 km
- B's Burgers & Shakes0.4 km
- Cube0.6 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Al Makkah Halal Foods0.9 km
- ABC Foods0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Charcoal Cuisine0.3 km
- Creamz Originals0.3 km
- Freddy's Chicken0.8 km
- Milad0.7 km
- Ocean Chippy0.9 km
- + 63 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.8 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.9 km
- Cherry Tree2.8 km
Bus Stops
- New Park Street0.1 km
- Strawberry Bank0.1 km
- Alma Street0.1 km
- Suddell Cross0.2 km
- East Park Road0.2 km
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