Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BB1 1BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

266

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 28,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
workEmployment
6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British24.0%
Asian / British Asian65.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 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.

Shoplifting220
Anti-social behaviour162
Violence and sexual offences145
Public order48
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good276 pupils0.6 km
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Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Outstanding632 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good224 pupils0.7 km
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Blackburn Central High School

Good900 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Good1511 pupils1.0 km
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Audley Junior School

Good402 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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
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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