Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

MOUNT PLEASANT, BL7 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, BL7 0AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

316

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL7 0AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BL7 0AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.

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

BL7 0AG is a sought-after residential area on Mount Pleasant, 0.5km from Turton Bottoms in Edgworth. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For families considering a move, BL7 0AG represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 2.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BL7 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00063653 (shared with 20 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 BL7 0AG. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

6 sales · Mean £ 187,083

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

BL7 0AG has low crime rates — 9 incidents 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School

Good205 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowcroft Barn B & B0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.6 km
  • The Chetham Arms0.7 km
  • Black Bull0.1 km
  • Edgworth Cricket Club0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.3 km
  • Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.7 km
  • The Barlow and Reading Room0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Breakfast In Bed0.7 km
  • The White Horse0.7 km
  • Cugini Pizza Ltd0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • D Whitehead0.7 km
  • Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.7 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle2.0 km
  • Bromley Cross3.2 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandy Bank Rd0.1 km
  • Sandy Bank Rd0.2 km
  • Harbour Lane0.2 km
  • Harbour Lane0.2 km
  • Wellington Mews0.4 km