Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

CROWN POINT, BL7 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWN POINT, BL7 0BD.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL7 0BD 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.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. BL7 0BD's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £205k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £205k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 35.9% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, BL7 0BD is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 35.9% 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00063652 (shared with 17 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 0BD. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 189,225

12 sales · Mean £ 196,495

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

BL7 0BD has low crime rates — 16 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowcroft Barn B & B0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.4 km
  • Black Bull0.7 km
  • Edgworth Cricket Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Wellbeing Farm Ltd1.0 km
  • Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.1 km
  • The Barlow and Reading Room0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The White Horse0.2 km
  • Cugini Pizza Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • D Whitehead0.0 km
  • Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.0 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle1.5 km
  • Bromley Cross3.9 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Crown Gardens0.1 km
  • Crown Gardens0.1 km
  • Broadhead Road0.1 km
  • White Horse0.1 km
  • The White Horse0.2 km