Postcode BB1 1AH is located in an urban city, within the Audley & Queen's Park area of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Queen's Park & Higher Croft area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 262.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Queen's Park & Higher Croft is £43,236 per year. The median sale price in Audley & Queen's Park is £125,000 (around £125 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £97,750 and £163,500. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,557 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft has a very high crime rate, with approximately 262.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Queen's Park & Higher Croft is £43,236 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from BB1 1AH.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft near BB1 1AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackburn located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £125 per square foot) in Audley & Queen's Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £192,500 | £182 |
| Flats | 2 | £140,440 | £340 |
| Terraced | 33 | £115,000 | £120 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £98,500 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | — | £85,000 | £69,000 |
| 2018 | £44,000 | £122,500 | £74,750 |
| 2019 | £94,000 | £115,050 | £73,750 |
| 2020 | — | £107,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £120,000 | £124,500 | £83,000 |
| 2022 | — | £105,000 | £107,325 |
| 2023 | £79,000 | £127,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | — | £140,000 | £97,750 |
| 2025 | £140,440 | £171,500 | £113,000 |
| 2026 | — | £165,000 | £118,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £120 | £83 |
| 2017 | — | £119 | £75 |
| 2018 | £95 | £122 | £82 |
| 2019 | £100 | £117 | £79 |
| 2020 | — | £123 | £85 |
| 2021 | £114 | £125 | £91 |
| 2022 | — | £124 | £106 |
| 2023 | £129 | £146 | £118 |
| 2024 | — | £155 | £117 |
| 2025 | £317 | £173 | £122 |
| 2026 | — | £191 | £120 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 1AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 30, Ennerdale Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 1QD | Flats | Leasehold | £58,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 5, Ennerdale Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 1QD | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 75, Borrowdale Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 1PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 209, Queens Road, Blackburn, BB1 1QR | Terraced | Leasehold | £164,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 13, Patterdale Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 1QE | Terraced | Freehold | £117,000 |
In the BB1 1AH postcode area, located within Queen's Park & Higher Croft, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB1 1AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 223 Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, BB1 2HR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop - Shadsworth | Shadsworth Road, Shadsworth, Blackburn, BB1 2HR | Walking directions to One Stop - Shadsworth |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 398 Audley Range, Blackburn, BB1 1UE | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB1 1AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aadil Chopdat
Audley & Queen's Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Adnan Hussain
Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB1 1AH records about 263 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BB1 1AH in Audley & Queen's Park is £125,000 (about £125 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BB1 1AH, including Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy, St Antony's RC Primary School (Good) and Newfield School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BB1 1AH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,557 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 1AH is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aadil Chopdat (Independent).