Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

CAMBRIDGE STREET, BB1 1ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE STREET, BB1 1ES.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 30,100 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB1 1ES 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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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 87% social renting, BB1 1ES is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BB1 1ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge Street, 0.2km from Lower Audley in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB1 1ES 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00063404 (shared with 16 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 1ES. 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

White / British32.1%
Asian / British Asian59.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 126,666

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

Crime around BB1 1ES is above average at 107 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 behaviour142
Violence and sexual offences124
Shoplifting61
Public order31
Drugs27

school Local Schools

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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.0 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good276 pupils0.1 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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Audley Infant School

Good256 pupils0.7 km
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Audley Junior School

Good402 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Requires Improvement194 pupils0.7 km
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Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Good465 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael With St John CofE Primary School

Good312 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Ann Summers0.7 km
  • Almurshid Grocers0.7 km
  • Asghar Food Store0.7 km
  • Audley News0.7 km
  • B & M Stores0.5 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • The Making Room0.8 km
  • Thira Restaurant0.6 km
  • Al Rija0.5 km
  • B's Burgers & Shakes1.0 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • World of Waffle Ltd0.7 km
  • Yummy Cup Corn0.7 km
  • Oh My Chaii0.4 km
  • Finest Italian0.8 km
  • Greggs @ Frontier Park0.7 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Farm Foods0.8 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
  • ABC Foods0.8 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Audley W M C0.7 km
  • Bar Ibiza0.7 km
  • Calypso Caribbean Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Blackburn Times0.9 km
  • The Drummer's Arms0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.9 km
  • Nightsafe @ Platform 50.4 km
  • Blakewater Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.4 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.1 km
  • Cherry Tree3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Jans Conference Centre0.1 km
  • Stirling Drive0.2 km
  • Reading Close0.3 km
  • Brunel Drive0.3 km
  • Brunel Drive0.3 km