Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

KEELE WALK, BB1 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEELE WALK, BB1 1EH.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 30,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB1 1EH 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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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in BB1 1EH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 26.6% year-on-year.

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

BB1 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Keele Walk, 0.3km 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 1EH 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% 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 low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.6% year-on-year. 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00063407 (shared with 6 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 1EH. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.7%
Asian / British Asian84.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 16%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 151,250

4 sales · Mean £ 139,660

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

BB1 1EH has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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 behaviour115
Violence and sexual offences109
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft22
Public order16

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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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good210 pupils0.5 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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Blackburn Central High School

Good900 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Requires Improvement194 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Oh My Chaii0.6 km
  • World of Waffle Ltd0.9 km
  • Yummy Cup Corn1.0 km
  • Mega Munch1.0 km
  • Burger Beats0.4 km
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Ann Summers1.0 km
  • Sports Direct1.0 km
  • Greens0.9 km
  • Sugar Rush0.9 km
  • Yex Oriental Store0.8 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Thira Restaurant0.8 km
  • Blackburn Tenpin0.5 km
  • Blackburn Youth Zone0.7 km
  • Naafiah Takeaway0.1 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Nightsafe @ Platform 50.7 km
  • Blakewater Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Kashmir Supermarket0.5 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Observatory1.0 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • Clifton Arms0.7 km
  • Postal Order0.7 km
  • Audley W M C0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.6 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.2 km
  • Cherry Tree3.4 km

Bus Stops

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