BB2 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hope Street, 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 1DY 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £103k, 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 BB2 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00063794 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOPE STREET, BB2 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPE STREET, BB2 1DY.
270
38
£ 32,700 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB2 1DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in BB2 1DY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DY. The average age is 38.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 100,000
5 sales · Mean £ 88,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB2 1DY is moderate at 67 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
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Ashworth Nursery School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
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 James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Kashmir Food Store0.2 km
- Late Shopper1.0 km
- Limbrick Corner0.4 km
- Sports Direct0.6 km
- Udat News0.5 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Oaklands Hotel0.3 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.9 km
- Moorings Trust0.8 km
- Blakewater Hotel1.0 km
- Chimneys Guest House0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
14 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 Ibiza0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Courtyard Cafe0.4 km
- Dahna Lounge0.5 km
- Waheed's0.5 km
- Blackburn Foodbank0.5 km
- Khyber Cafe0.8 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- ABC Foods0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Al Makkah Halal Foods0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Charcoal Cuisine0.2 km
- Creamz Originals0.2 km
- Freddy's Chicken0.8 km
- Milad0.5 km
- Ocean Chippy0.9 km
- + 60 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn1.0 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.9 km
- Cherry Tree2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Montague Street0.1 km
- East Park Road0.2 km
- Preston New Rd0.2 km
- Preston New Road0.2 km
- New Park Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB21DY · Data under Open Government Licence