Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

SUSSEX WALK, BB1 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX WALK, BB1 1DZ.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 30,100 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB1 1DZ 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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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

84% of BB1 1DZ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

BB1 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sussex Walk, 0.2km from Audley, Higher in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1DZ is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 34% 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 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00063408 (shared with 7 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 1DZ. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.0%
Asian / British Asian83.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

BB1 1DZ has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences119
Anti-social behaviour103
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft24
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good276 pupils0.2 km
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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.2 km
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Audley Junior School

Good402 pupils0.5 km
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Audley Infant School

Good256 pupils0.5 km
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Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Good465 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Requires Improvement194 pupils0.8 km
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Blackburn Central High School

Good900 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru Grimshaw Park0.6 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Mayers Fishmongers0.9 km
  • Poundbakery1.0 km
  • A Star Meats Ltd0.2 km
  • + 53 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • Clifton Arms0.8 km
  • Postal Order0.8 km
  • Q Lounge0.8 km
  • Sam's Bar0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Bubbles And Boba1.0 km
  • Little Dessert Shop0.5 km
  • Starbucks @ Frontier Park0.6 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • The Burger Bros0.4 km
  • + 31 more
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Butler's Cafe0.9 km
  • Finch Bakery Ltd0.9 km
  • Hasty Tasy Pizza1.0 km
  • Karahi n Kebab0.4 km
  • Audley Chippy0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Kashmir Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Wilko Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Blakewater Hotel0.7 km
  • Nightsafe @ Platform 50.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.6 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.3 km
  • Cherry Tree3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Brunel Drive0.0 km
  • Brunel Drive0.1 km
  • Leeds Close0.1 km
  • Reading Close0.2 km
  • Reading Close0.2 km