Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

MARLED HEY, BL7 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLED HEY, BL7 0DN.

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

298

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BL7 0DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BL7 0DN combines high owner-occupation (95%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 0DN is a sought-after residential area on Marled Hey, 0.4km from Edgeworth in Edgworth. Administratively it sits within West Pennine ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For serious buyers, BL7 0DN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00063656 (shared with 10 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 0DN. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

BL7 0DN has low crime rates — 9 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 behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Turton and Edgworth CofE/Methodist Controlled Primary School

Good205 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Meadowcroft Barn B & B0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.4 km
  • The Chetham Arms1.0 km
  • Black Bull0.2 km
  • Edgworth Cricket Club0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Giuseppe's Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
  • Edgworth Stores & Post Office Ltd0.5 km
  • The Barlow and Reading Room0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Breakfast In Bed0.9 km
  • The White Horse0.4 km
  • Cugini Pizza Ltd0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle1.8 km
  • Bromley Cross3.5 km
  • Hall i’ th’ Wood5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Harbour Lane0.1 km
  • Harbour Lane0.1 km
  • The Barlow0.2 km
  • The Barlow0.2 km
  • Edgworth Vale0.4 km