Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

PARK ROAD, BL7 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, BL7 0AN.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BL7 0AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £140k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BL7 0AN is a sought-after residential area on Park Road, 0.3km from Edgeworth in Edgworth. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL7, BL7 0AN offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BL7 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00063657 (shared with 11 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 0AN. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 148,666

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

BL7 0AN 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2

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

3 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.3 km
  • Black Bull0.3 km
  • Edgworth Cricket Club0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
  • Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.5 km
  • The Barlow and Reading Room0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Breakfast In Bed0.9 km
  • The White Horse0.4 km
  • Cugini Pizza Ltd0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • D Whitehead0.4 km
  • Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.4 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle1.9 km
  • Bromley Cross3.5 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Harbour Lane0.1 km
  • The Barlow0.1 km
  • Harbour Lane0.1 km
  • The Barlow0.2 km
  • Edgworth Vale0.3 km