BB2 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Town's Moor in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.
Within the BB2 district, this postcode is characterised by a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blackburn with Darwen.
Safety: Crime rates are high (259 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 BB2 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00063805 (shared with 565 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB2 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB2 1AP.
399
34
£ 28,000 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB2 1AP 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
With 78% social renting, BB2 1AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB2 1AP. The average age is 34.0. 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 BB2 1AP are high at 259 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.
school Local Schools
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Brunel Nursery School
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Ashworth Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Ann Summers0.7 km
- Kashmir Food Store0.9 km
- Sports Direct0.7 km
- Udat News0.8 km
- B & M Stores0.4 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- The Making Room0.8 km
- Thira Restaurant0.4 km
- Blackburn Tenpin0.5 km
- Blackburn Youth Zone0.4 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- World of Waffle Ltd0.6 km
- Yummy Cup Corn0.7 km
- Danny's Karahi House0.4 km
- Shandar Tandoori0.9 km
- Tasty Spot0.4 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.6 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.2 km
- Moorings Trust0.6 km
- Jays Properties0.4 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Farm Foods0.4 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Kashmir Supermarket0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Electric Church Club Ltd0.7 km
- Lion Hotel0.9 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- Bar Ibiza0.4 km
- Calypso Caribbean Restaurant1.0 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.6 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.4 km
- Cherry Tree2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Blackburn Arena0.3 km
- Darwen Street0.3 km
- Freckleton Street0.3 km
- Russell Street0.3 km
- St Peters Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB21AP · Data under Open Government Licence