BB1 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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 1DS 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 87% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (167 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00063404 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB1 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB1 1DS.
412
34
£ 30,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1DS 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
BB1 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1DS. The average age is 33.8. 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 1DS are high at 167 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.
school Local Schools
Brunel Nursery School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Audley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Bullring Steakhouse1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- The Making Room0.7 km
- Thira Restaurant0.5 km
- Blackburn Tenpin0.3 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Oh My Chaii0.2 km
- World of Waffle Ltd0.5 km
- Yummy Cup Corn0.6 km
- Al Quds0.9 km
- Burger Beats0.7 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Ann Summers0.6 km
- Limbrick Corner1.0 km
- Sports Direct0.6 km
- Udat News0.8 km
- Almurshid Grocers0.8 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.3 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.4 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.9 km
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asia Continental1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Electric Church Club Ltd0.8 km
- Audley W M C0.8 km
- Bar Ibiza0.6 km
- Calypso Caribbean Restaurant0.3 km
- The Blackburn Times0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.3 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.1 km
- Cherry Tree3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Blackburn Rail Station0.2 km
- Eanam Old Road0.2 km
- Blackburn Rail Station0.2 km
- Chester Street0.3 km
- BLACKBURN Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11DS · Data under Open Government Licence