Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BURY ROAD, BL7 0BX House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

614

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Avg Age

43

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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 0BX 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.

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

BL7 0BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £605k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £605k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BL7 0BX is a sought-after residential area on Bury Road, 0.6km from Quarlton Fold in Blackburn with Darwen. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL7, BL7 0BX offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £605k.

Census 2021 statistics for BL7 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00063651 (shared with 49 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 0BX. 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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 605,000

2 sales · Mean £ 605,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

BL7 0BX has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowcroft Barn B & B0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.8 km
  • Black Bull0.8 km
  • Edgworth Cricket Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
  • The Barlow and Reading Room0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cugini Pizza Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle2.6 km
  • Bromley Cross3.1 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pallet Fold Barn0.0 km
  • Pallet Fold Barn0.0 km
  • Meadowcroft Farm0.2 km
  • Meadowcroft Farm0.2 km
  • Temple Farm0.4 km