BL7 0BT is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Edgeworth in Blackburn with Darwen. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, BL7 0BT represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BL7 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00063651 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BL7 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BL7 0BT.
614
43
£ 50,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BL7 0BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BL7 0BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 85% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL7 0BT. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BL7 0BT has low crime rates — 6 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.
school Local Schools
Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Meadowcroft Barn B & B0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rose and Crown0.3 km
- Black Bull0.6 km
- Edgworth Cricket Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.7 km
- Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.7 km
- The Barlow and Reading Room0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The White Horse0.5 km
- Cugini Pizza Ltd0.5 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D Whitehead0.7 km
- Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.7 km
- Village Pharmacy0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle2.2 km
- Bromley Cross3.5 km
- Hall i’ th’ Wood5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Farm0.1 km
- Temple Farm0.2 km
- Edgworth Vale0.3 km
- Edgworth Vale0.3 km
- Meadowcroft Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BL70BT · Data under Open Government Licence