Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

UNIVERSITY CLOSE, BB2 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNIVERSITY CLOSE, BB2 1DN.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB2 1DN 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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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BB2 1DN has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1DN is an up-and-coming urban area on University Close, 0.7km from Blackburn in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Wensley Fold ward and the Blackburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB2 1DN 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00063793 (shared with 26 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 1DN. 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

White / British23.9%
Asian / British Asian67.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BB2 1DN is above average at 110 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 offences287
Anti-social behaviour273
Public order56
Drugs37
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good224 pupils0.3 km
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Ashworth Nursery School

Good68 pupils0.4 km
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St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.5 km
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Good1279 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael With St John CofE Primary School

Good312 pupils0.8 km
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Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Outstanding632 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Good1511 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good171 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Kashmir Food Store0.2 km
  • Limbrick Corner0.3 km
  • Sports Direct0.4 km
  • Udat News0.3 km
  • A B Minimarket0.8 km
  • + 79 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Oaklands Hotel0.5 km
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.8 km
  • Moorings Trust0.7 km
  • Blakewater Hotel0.8 km
  • Chimneys Guest House0.4 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Electric Church Club Ltd0.3 km
  • Lion Hotel0.7 km
  • Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.2 km
  • Bar Ibiza0.5 km
  • St Pauls Working Men Club0.1 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Courtyard Cafe0.2 km
  • Dahna Lounge0.4 km
  • Waheed's0.4 km
  • B's Burgers & Shakes0.5 km
  • Cube0.6 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
  • Wilko Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • Al Makkah Halal Foods0.9 km
  • ABC Foods0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Charcoal Cuisine0.2 km
  • Creamz Originals0.2 km
  • Freddy's Chicken0.7 km
  • Milad0.7 km
  • Ocean Chippy0.8 km
  • + 61 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.8 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.8 km
  • Cherry Tree2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackburn College0.1 km
  • Alma Street0.1 km
  • Blackburn College0.1 km
  • Alma Street0.1 km
  • New Park Street0.2 km