Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

MONTAGUE STREET, BB2 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTAGUE STREET, BB2 1ED.

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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 1ED 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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1/10
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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

With 40% social renting, BB2 1ED is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BB2 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montague Street, 0.7km from Wensley Fold in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Wensley Fold ward and the Blackburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB2 1ED 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £74k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1ED 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 1ED. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 74,500

2 sales · Mean £ 74,500

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

Crime around BB2 1ED is moderate at 69 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.

Anti-social behaviour214
Violence and sexual offences203
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime24

school Local Schools

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Good1279 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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St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good224 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good171 pupils0.7 km
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St Silas's CofE Primary School

Inadequate338 pupils0.7 km
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Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Good1511 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Kashmir Food Store0.2 km
  • Limbrick Corner0.5 km
  • Sports Direct0.7 km
  • Udat News0.6 km
  • Hanslod News0.9 km
  • + 75 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Oaklands Hotel0.2 km
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)1.0 km
  • Moorings Trust0.8 km
  • Chimneys Guest House0.2 km
  • Hill View Hotel0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Electric Church Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Lion Hotel0.7 km
  • Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.3 km
  • East Lancashire Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Bar Ibiza0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Courtyard Cafe0.4 km
  • Dahna Lounge0.6 km
  • Waheed's0.6 km
  • Blackburn Foodbank0.5 km
  • Khyber Cafe0.9 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • ABC Foods0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
  • Wilko Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Al Makkah Halal Foods0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Charcoal Cuisine0.2 km
  • Creamz Originals0.2 km
  • Freddy's Chicken0.8 km
  • Milad0.4 km
  • Ocean Chippy0.9 km
  • + 57 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn1.1 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.8 km
  • Cherry Tree2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Montague Street0.1 km
  • Montague Street0.1 km
  • Preston New Rd0.2 km
  • Preston New Road0.2 km
  • Higson Street0.2 km