Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BB1 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB1 1AQ.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 28,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB1 1AQ 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.

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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in BB1 1AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

BB1 1AQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Audley, Lower in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1AQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blackburn with Darwen.

Safety: Crime rates are high (255 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00063733 (shared with 79 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 BB1 1AQ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.3%
Asian / British Asian44.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near BB1 1AQ are high at 255 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour301
Violence and sexual offences268
Shoplifting234
Public order96
Drugs53

school Local Schools

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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good276 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good224 pupils0.6 km
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Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Outstanding632 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael With St John CofE Primary School

Good312 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Requires Improvement194 pupils0.9 km
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St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Nightsafe @ Platform 50.3 km
  • Jays Properties0.8 km
  • Blakewater Hotel0.1 km
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.6 km
  • Moorings Trust1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Blackburn Tenpin0.1 km
  • Blackburn Youth Zone0.2 km
  • Naafiah Takeaway0.7 km
  • RF Patisserie0.7 km
  • The Burger Bros0.9 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
  • Farm Foods0.5 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Kashmir Supermarket0.7 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Burger Beats0.9 km
  • Cupp Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Danny's Karahi House0.3 km
  • Fry Chicks Blackburn0.9 km
  • Marhaba Ice-Cream Bar0.8 km
  • + 55 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.2 km
  • Galaxy News0.3 km
  • Haji Baba Limited0.3 km
  • Nadeems0.6 km
  • TK Maxx0.3 km
  • + 66 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Electric Church Club Ltd0.6 km
  • The Blackburn Times0.6 km
  • The Drummer's Arms0.7 km
  • Clifton Arms0.6 km
  • Postal Order0.2 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.2 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.8 km
  • Cherry Tree2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackburn Rail Station0.1 km
  • Blackburn Rail Station0.2 km
  • Interchange0.2 km
  • Jubilee Street0.2 km
  • Interchange0.2 km