BB2 1JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 1JA 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, 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. 48% 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 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 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 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00063788 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB2 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB2 1JA.
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£ 32,700 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB2 1JA 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 1JA has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-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 1JA. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1JA is moderate at 71 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 Silas's CofE Primary School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Taste of India0.9 km
- Pyramids0.9 km
- Caesar0.7 km
- Crust0.9 km
- Harry's0.1 km
- + 49 more
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Scott Stewart Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- Co-op Pharmacy0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- King Street News0.7 km
- Mooreys Health Store1.0 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Q Lounge0.9 km
- Sam's Bar0.8 km
- The Sun Hotel0.8 km
- The Vic0.9 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Bellagio1.0 km
- Bab's Breakfast Diner0.9 km
- Chaii Caffe Ltd0.8 km
- Curve Restaurant0.5 km
- Exchange Coffee Company0.8 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
- Al Makkah Halal Foods0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Chimneys Guest House0.3 km
- Hill View Hotel0.3 km
- Oaklands Hotel0.3 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.8 km
- Moorings Trust0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn1.2 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.5 km
- Cherry Tree2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Addison Close0.0 km
- Adelaide Terrace0.2 km
- Adelaide Terrace0.2 km
- Higson Street0.2 km
- Higson Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB21JA · Data under Open Government Licence