BB2 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Salford in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Wensley Fold ward and the Blackburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB2 1AU 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 — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% 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 22% — 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. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00063793 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB2 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB2 1AU.
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£ 32,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB2 1AU 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
BB2 1AU has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB2 1AU. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 around BB2 1AU is above average at 107 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
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Ashworth Nursery School
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Nightsafe @ Platform 50.7 km
- Oaklands Hotel0.6 km
- Chimneys Guest House0.6 km
- Hill View Hotel0.6 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Blackburn Tenpin0.9 km
- Blackburn Youth Zone0.7 km
- RF Patisserie0.4 km
- Bullring Steakhouse0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asia Continental0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- ABC Foods0.4 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Al Quds0.7 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.4 km
- Danny's Karahi House0.6 km
- Fry Chicks Blackburn0.5 km
- Marhaba Ice-Cream Bar0.5 km
- + 60 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Madina Store0.6 km
- Rizwan Cash and Carry0.5 km
- Scott Stewart Fruit & Veg0.4 km
- Ann Summers0.3 km
- F S Sweets Ltd0.4 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
- Electric Church Club Ltd0.2 km
- Lion Hotel0.9 km
- Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.2 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.7 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.9 km
- Cherry Tree2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Alma Street0.0 km
- Suddell Cross0.1 km
- Strawberry Bank0.1 km
- New Park Street0.1 km
- Alma Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB21AU · Data under Open Government Licence