BB1 1EP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Blackburn in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Shear Brow & Corporation Park ward and the Blackburn constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 54% 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 (424 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BB1 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00063735 (shared with 205 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB1 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB1 1EP.
519
35
£ 28,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB1 1EP 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 1EP has a highly multicultural community character — 74% 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 1EP. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BB1 1EP are high at 424 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
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Brunel Nursery School
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Cohens Chemist1.0 km
- A Star Meats Ltd0.9 km
- Better Bodies0.9 km
- Foundry Arms Store0.9 km
- Grimshaw Park Service Station0.8 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Kashmir Supermarket0.9 km
- ABC Foods0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- Sahad Kebab House0.7 km
- Stiks uk0.6 km
- Taste of India0.1 km
- China Wok0.7 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Bees Breakfast0.9 km
- Haweli Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
- Blackburn Foodbank0.7 km
- Khyber Cafe0.9 km
- Bubbles And Boba0.3 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
- Electric Church Club Ltd0.4 km
- Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.9 km
- The Blackburn Times0.4 km
- The Drummer's Arms0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.2 km
- Jays Properties0.7 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.1 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.5 km
- Moorings Trust0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.2 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.8 km
- Cherry Tree2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Darwen Street0.0 km
- Mincing Lane0.1 km
- Jubilee Street0.1 km
- Interchange0.1 km
- Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB11EP · Data under Open Government Licence