Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BURY ROAD, BL7 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY ROAD, BL7 0AR.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

165

cake
Avg Age

51

payments
Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

work
Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: BL7 0AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
8/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

BL7 0AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £220k, 63% 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. Property prices are trending up 14.2% year-on-year.

home £220,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL7 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Bury Road, 0.1km 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 0AR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 14.2% year-on-year. 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00063654 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL7 0AR. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

9 sales · Mean £ 231,105

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

BL7 0AR has low crime rates — 10 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

P

Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.0 km
  • Black Bull0.6 km
  • Edgworth Cricket Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.4 km
  • The Barlow and Reading Room0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The White Horse0.2 km
  • Cugini Pizza Ltd0.5 km
shopping_bag

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

  • Entwistle2.0 km
  • Bromley Cross3.8 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgworth Vale0.0 km
  • Edgworth Vale0.0 km
  • The Barlow0.3 km
  • The White Horse0.3 km
  • Broadhead Road0.3 km