Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

SHAW STREET, BB2 1HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAW STREET, BB2 1HF.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB2 1HF 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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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, BB2 1HF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BB2 1HF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shaw Street, 0.6km 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 1HF 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% 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 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £60k, 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 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00063796 (shared with 14 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 1HF. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.8%
Asian / British Asian57.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 70,500

2 sales · Mean £ 70,500

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

Crime around BB2 1HF is moderate at 56 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.

Violence and sexual offences190
Anti-social behaviour184
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order28
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Ashworth Nursery School

Good68 pupils0.2 km
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St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.4 km
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Good1279 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good224 pupils0.5 km
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St Silas's CofE Primary School

Inadequate338 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good171 pupils0.7 km
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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Good1511 pupils0.8 km
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Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Blackburn Youth Zone0.9 km
  • RF Patisserie0.8 km
  • Blackburn Foodbank0.4 km
  • Courtyard Cafe0.4 km
  • Dahna Lounge0.6 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • ABC Foods0.6 km
  • Farm Foods0.6 km
  • Aldi0.1 km
  • Al Makkah Halal Foods0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Cupp Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Danny's Karahi House0.9 km
  • Fry Chicks Blackburn0.9 km
  • Marhaba Ice-Cream Bar0.9 km
  • Shandar Tandoori0.8 km
  • + 55 more
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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Scott Stewart Fruit & Veg0.8 km
  • Hussain Grocers0.3 km
  • Yaseen Halal Meat0.1 km
  • Galaxy News0.8 km
  • Krakow0.7 km
  • + 68 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • East Lancashire Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Electric Church Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Lion Hotel0.5 km
  • Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.4 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Oaklands Hotel0.2 km
  • Chimneys Guest House0.2 km
  • Hill View Hotel0.2 km
  • Blakewater Hotel1.0 km
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn1.1 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.6 km
  • Cherry Tree2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Higson Street0.1 km
  • Higson Street0.1 km
  • Montague Street0.2 km
  • Addison Close0.2 km
  • Adelaide Terrace0.2 km