BB1 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Shadsworth in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Audley & Queen's Park ward and the Blackburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1AE is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blackburn with Darwen. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BB1 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00063709 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB1 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB1 1AE.
608
29
£ 30,400 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, BB1 1AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1AE. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB1 1AE has low crime rates — 47 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
Our Lady and St John Catholic College
St Antony's RC Primary School
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Audley Junior School
Audley Infant School
Shadsworth Infant School
Newfield School
Shadsworth Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Naafiah Takeaway0.9 km
- Chai Station0.4 km
- Megabite0.4 km
- Bees Breakfast1.0 km
- Wright's Bites0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Big Local Community Shop0.9 km
- Burger Beats0.6 km
- Fareed Take-A-Way0.3 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- Licence to Grill0.7 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Furthergate Service Station0.7 km
- Almurshid Grocers0.5 km
- Asghar Food Store0.4 km
- Audley News0.5 km
- Britain News Ltd0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Foresters Arms Public House0.6 km
- Old Toll Bar0.6 km
- Intack Inn0.8 km
- Audley W M C0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shadsworth House0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn1.5 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)3.1 km
- Rishton3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Romney Walk0.1 km
- Romney Walk0.1 km
- North Road0.2 km
- North Road0.2 km
- Pringle Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11AE · Data under Open Government Licence