Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BROADHEAD ROAD, BL7 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADHEAD ROAD, BL7 0BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

342

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL7 0BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BL7 0BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £720k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £720k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BL7 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Broadhead Road, 0.5km from Edgeworth in Edgworth. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL7, BL7 0BW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £720k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BL7 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00063652 (shared with 17 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 BL7 0BW. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 680,000

2 sales · Mean £ 680,000

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

BL7 0BW has low crime rates — 8 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.6 km
  • Black Bull1.0 km
  • Edgworth Cricket Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Wellbeing Farm Ltd0.6 km
  • Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.3 km
  • The Toby Inn0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The White Horse0.4 km
  • Cugini Pizza Ltd0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • D Whitehead0.3 km
  • Holdens & Co Ice Cream and Village Store0.3 km
  • Village Pharmacy0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle1.5 km
  • Bromley Cross4.3 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenthorne Close0.1 km
  • Crown Gardens0.3 km
  • Crown Gardens0.3 km
  • White Horse0.3 km
  • Broadhead Road0.3 km