BB2 1HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cheetham Street, 0.3km from Wensley Fold in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Wensley Fold ward and the Blackburn constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, 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 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00063800 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEETHAM STREET, BB2 1HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEETHAM STREET, BB2 1HX.
478
31
£ 32,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB2 1HX 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
80% of BB2 1HX's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB2 1HX. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
3 sales · Mean £ 99,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB2 1HX has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Griffin Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Kashmir Food Store0.5 km
- Limbrick Corner1.0 km
- Udat News1.0 km
- Hanslod News0.9 km
- Krakow0.6 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Oaklands Hotel0.4 km
- Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.9 km
- Moorings Trust0.5 km
- Chimneys Guest House0.4 km
- Hill View Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Electric Church Club Ltd0.9 km
- Lion Hotel0.2 km
- Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn0.8 km
- East Lancashire Cricket Club0.8 km
- St Marks Conservative Club1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Courtyard Cafe0.7 km
- Dahna Lounge0.9 km
- Blackburn Golf Club1.0 km
- Blackburn Foodbank0.4 km
- Roomali at the Woodlands1.0 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.9 km
- ABC Foods0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Al Makkah Halal Foods0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Charcoal Cuisine0.5 km
- Creamz Originals0.5 km
- Freddy's Chicken0.6 km
- Milad0.2 km
- Ocean Chippy0.6 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackburn1.3 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.4 km
- Cherry Tree2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Addison Close0.2 km
- Lancaster Street0.2 km
- Saunders Road0.2 km
- Adelaide Terrace0.3 km
- Oozehead Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB21HX · Data under Open Government Licence