Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BB2 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB2 1JA.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB2 1JA 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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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BB2 1JA has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-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 1JA 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB2 1JA 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. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% 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 71 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 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00063788 (shared with 4 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 1JA. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British23.3%
Asian / British Asian70.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around BB2 1JA is moderate at 71 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 offences236
Anti-social behaviour212
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order34
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Ashworth Nursery School

Good68 pupils0.1 km
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St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.3 km
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Good1279 pupils0.6 km
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St Silas's CofE Primary School

Inadequate338 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good224 pupils0.6 km
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St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Good1511 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good171 pupils0.7 km
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Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

Outstanding420 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Taste of India0.9 km
  • Pyramids0.9 km
  • Caesar0.7 km
  • Crust0.9 km
  • Harry's0.1 km
  • + 49 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Scott Stewart Fruit & Veg0.9 km
  • Co-op Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • King Street News0.7 km
  • Mooreys Health Store1.0 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Q Lounge0.9 km
  • Sam's Bar0.8 km
  • The Sun Hotel0.8 km
  • The Vic0.9 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Bellagio1.0 km
  • Bab's Breakfast Diner0.9 km
  • Chaii Caffe Ltd0.8 km
  • Curve Restaurant0.5 km
  • Exchange Coffee Company0.8 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
  • Wilko Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.7 km
  • Al Makkah Halal Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Chimneys Guest House0.3 km
  • Hill View Hotel0.3 km
  • Oaklands Hotel0.3 km
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.8 km
  • Moorings Trust0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn1.2 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.5 km
  • Cherry Tree2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Addison Close0.0 km
  • Adelaide Terrace0.2 km
  • Adelaide Terrace0.2 km
  • Higson Street0.2 km
  • Higson Street0.3 km