BB2 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Denville Road, 0.8km from Wensley Fold in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Wensley Fold ward and the Blackburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB2 1DG 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. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.3% year-on-year. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00063793 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENVILLE ROAD, BB2 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENVILLE ROAD, BB2 1DG.
321
38
£ 32,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB2 1DG 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 40% social renting, BB2 1DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB2 1DG. 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
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
Terraced
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
Flat
£ 65,000
3 sales · Mean £ 68,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB2 1DG is moderate at 81 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
Ashworth Nursery School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Silas's CofE Primary School
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Kashmir Food Store0.2 km
- Limbrick Corner0.4 km
- Sports Direct0.5 km
- Udat News0.4 km
- Scott Stewart Fruit & Veg0.6 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Oaklands Hotel0.4 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.8 km
- Moorings Trust0.7 km
- Blakewater Hotel0.9 km
- Chimneys Guest House0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Electric Church Club Ltd0.4 km
- Lion Hotel0.7 km
- Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.2 km
- East Lancashire Cricket Club0.9 km
- Bar Ibiza0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Courtyard Cafe0.3 km
- Dahna Lounge0.5 km
- Waheed's0.4 km
- Blackburn Foodbank0.5 km
- Khyber Cafe0.8 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.1 km
- ABC Foods0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Al Makkah Halal Foods0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Charcoal Cuisine0.1 km
- Creamz Originals0.1 km
- Freddy's Chicken0.7 km
- Milad0.6 km
- Ocean Chippy0.8 km
- + 60 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn0.9 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.8 km
- Cherry Tree2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Higson Street0.2 km
- Higson Street0.2 km
- East Park Road0.2 km
- Blackburn College0.2 km
- Blackburn College0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB21DG · Data under Open Government Licence