BB2 1HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Wensley Fold in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Wensley Fold ward and the Blackburn constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00063798 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB2 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB2 1HL.
389
32
£ 32,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB2 1HL 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
Cultural diversity defines BB2 1HL — 74% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB2 1HL. The average age is 31.7. 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 around BB2 1HL is moderate at 78 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
Ashworth Nursery School
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Scott Stewart Fruit & Veg0.8 km
- Hussain Grocers0.2 km
- Step Inn0.9 km
- Yaseen Halal Meat0.0 km
- Bedfords Cooked Meats0.8 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Pyramids0.9 km
- Jaffa Shawarma0.6 km
- Miami Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
- Sahara Fried and Grilled Chicken0.6 km
- Wokman0.3 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- East Lancashire Cricket Club0.9 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.4 km
- The Blackburn Times0.6 km
- The Drummer's Arms0.7 km
- Bar Ibiza0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Blackburn Foodbank0.3 km
- Birdy's0.6 km
- Firebird0.0 km
- Ginger Muffin0.6 km
- JAAN'S BBQ0.9 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- ABC Foods0.7 km
- Al Makkah Halal Foods0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Wilko Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Farm Foods0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Chimneys Guest House0.2 km
- Hill View Hotel0.3 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.8 km
- Moorings Trust0.5 km
- Oaklands Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn1.1 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.5 km
- Cherry Tree2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Addison Close0.1 km
- Higson Street0.2 km
- Higson Street0.2 km
- Adelaide Terrace0.3 km
- Adelaide Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB21HL · Data under Open Government Licence