Postcode BB1 1BL is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn Central ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Audley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Audley is £36,955 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Audley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Audley has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 87.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Audley is £36,955 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from BB1 1BL.
Audley near BB1 1BL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £235,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £68,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £146,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £117,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackburn Central
In the BB1 1BL postcode area, located within Audley, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Kathrada's General Store | Queens Park Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1SX | Walking directions to Kathrada's General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Your Convenience Store | Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 7DR | Walking directions to Your Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Astley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.