Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BL7 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL7 0BF.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL7 0BF 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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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL7 0BF combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£470k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 0BF is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Turton Bottoms in Chapeltown. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For families considering a move, BL7 0BF represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% 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: Prices average £470k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL7 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00063659 (shared with 12 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 0BF. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

BL7 0BF 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowcroft Barn B & B0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.9 km
  • The Chetham Arms0.6 km
  • Black Bull0.5 km
  • Edgworth Cricket Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.1 km
  • The Barlow and Reading Room0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Breakfast In Bed0.5 km
  • Cugini Pizza Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Village Pharmacy1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle2.3 km
  • Bromley Cross2.8 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington Mews0.1 km
  • Wellington Mews0.1 km
  • Sandy Bank Rd0.2 km
  • Sandy Bank Rd0.3 km
  • Jumbles Nursery0.3 km