BB2 1HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Johnston Street, 0.5km from Wensley Fold in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Wensley Fold ward and the Blackburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB2 1HD offers 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, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 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 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00063798 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHNSTON STREET, BB2 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHNSTON STREET, BB2 1HD.
389
32
£ 32,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB2 1HD 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 1HD has a highly multicultural community character — 74% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB2 1HD. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 74,500
4 sales · Mean £ 76,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB2 1HD is moderate at 75 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
Ashworth Nursery School
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Blackburn Youth Zone0.9 km
- RF Patisserie0.9 km
- Courtyard Cafe0.4 km
- Dahna Lounge0.6 km
- Waheed's0.8 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Cupp Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Danny's Karahi House0.9 km
- Shandar Tandoori0.9 km
- Tasty Spot0.9 km
- The Pizza Shop0.9 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Kashmir Food Store0.1 km
- Limbrick Corner0.7 km
- Sports Direct0.8 km
- Udat News0.7 km
- Hanslod News1.0 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Oaklands Hotel0.3 km
- Chimneys Guest House0.2 km
- Hill View Hotel0.3 km
- Blakewater Hotel1.0 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Electric Church Club Ltd0.6 km
- Lion Hotel0.4 km
- Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.5 km
- East Lancashire Cricket Club0.9 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- ABC Foods0.7 km
- Al Makkah Halal Foods0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn1.1 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.5 km
- Cherry Tree2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Addison Close0.1 km
- Higson Street0.1 km
- Higson Street0.2 km
- Adelaide Terrace0.3 km
- Montague Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB21HD · Data under Open Government Licence