BB1 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Audley, Lower in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB1 1BB offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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.
Safety: Crime rates are high (151 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00063672 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB1 1BB.
266
36
£ 28,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BB1 1BB has a highly multicultural community character — 65% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1BB. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BB are high at 151 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brunel Nursery School
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn Central High School
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Audley Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.5 km
- Jays Properties0.6 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.3 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.5 km
- Moorings Trust1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Blackburn Tenpin0.2 km
- Blackburn Youth Zone0.4 km
- Naafiah Takeaway0.6 km
- RF Patisserie0.9 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken1.0 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- Farm Foods0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Kashmir Supermarket0.5 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Burger Beats0.9 km
- Danny's Karahi House0.4 km
- Shandar Tandoori1.0 km
- Tasty Spot0.4 km
- The Pizza Shop0.4 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- B & M Stores0.0 km
- Galaxy News0.4 km
- Haji Baba Limited0.1 km
- Nadeems0.7 km
- TK Maxx0.2 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Electric Church Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Blackburn Times0.8 km
- The Drummer's Arms0.9 km
- Clifton Arms0.3 km
- Ivy Hotel0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.4 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.7 km
- Cherry Tree2.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Peel Centre0.1 km
- The Peel Centre0.1 km
- Blackburn Arena0.2 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Russell Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11BB · Data under Open Government Licence