Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BB2 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB2 1AH.

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Population

519

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 28,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB2 1AH 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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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BB2 1AH 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.

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

BB2 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Blackburn in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shear Brow & Corporation Park ward and the Blackburn constituency.

This 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, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (211 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BB2 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00063735 (shared with 205 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 BB2 1AH. 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

White / British17.5%
Asian / British Asian74.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near BB2 1AH are high at 211 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 behaviour362
Violence and sexual offences361
Shoplifting108
Public order95
Drugs66

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good224 pupils0.2 km
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St Michael With St John CofE Primary School

Good312 pupils0.6 km
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St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.6 km
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Ashworth Nursery School

Good68 pupils0.7 km
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Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Outstanding632 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Requires Improvement194 pupils0.8 km
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Good1279 pupils0.8 km
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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Nightsafe @ Platform 50.4 km
  • Oaklands Hotel0.8 km
  • Blakewater Hotel0.5 km
  • Chimneys Guest House0.7 km
  • Hill View Hotel0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Blackburn Tenpin0.7 km
  • Blackburn Youth Zone0.4 km
  • RF Patisserie0.3 km
  • Haweli Restaurant & Takeaway1.0 km
  • Bullring Steakhouse0.9 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asia Continental0.9 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
  • ABC Foods0.3 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Farm Foods0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Al Quds0.7 km
  • Cupp Bubble Tea0.3 km
  • Danny's Karahi House0.4 km
  • Fry Chicks Blackburn0.5 km
  • Marhaba Ice-Cream Bar0.4 km
  • + 56 more
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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Madina Store0.6 km
  • Rizwan Cash and Carry0.5 km
  • Scott Stewart Fruit & Veg0.2 km
  • Ann Summers0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru Grimshaw Park0.9 km
  • + 78 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.4 km
  • Electric Church Club Ltd0.1 km
  • Lion Hotel0.9 km
  • Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.4 km
  • Q Lounge0.3 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.5 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.9 km
  • Cherry Tree2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Blakey Moor0.1 km
  • Barton Street0.1 km
  • Barton Street0.1 km