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BB1 1BZ

Anchor House

Blackburn Central

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Detailed insights for BB1 1BZ

Overview

Postcode BB1 1BZ 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 Central Blackburn area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 213.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
214
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Blackburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,445 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from BB1 1BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Blackburn near BB1 1BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB1 1BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
1,359.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
166.92(+2788%)
Violence and sexual offences
82.31(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
75.38(+320%)
Public order
34.62(+242%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.77(+131%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
107
40.07%
Pakistani
53
19.85%
British
51
19.1%
Other White
11
4.12%
African
9
3.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
39.53%
No qualifications
42
19.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.7%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
42.4%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.4%
Owns outright
28
22.4%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.2%
Social rents from council
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Blackburn Central

Median price£114,500
Price per sq ft£137
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £130K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £114,500 (about £137 per square foot) in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackburn Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£188,000£213
Semi-Detached5£130,000£174
Terraced20£112,250£133
Flats5£70,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackburn Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£43,000£80,000£70,375
2017£50,000£97,500£71,000
2018£130,000£51,750£108,000£77,225
2019£160,000£54,250£125,000£71,250
2020£190,000£53,000£112,475£80,000
2021£178,500£59,000£127,500£78,000
2022£239,950£61,250£127,000£86,000
2023£244,950£58,500£94,000£105,000
2024£239,950£59,500£135,000£110,250
2025£239,000£70,000£145,000£125,000
2026£188,000£56,000£116,750£107,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£70£115£84
2017£65£132£72
2018£88£130£87
2019£181£100£155£90
2020£174£72£159£94
2021£183£98£186£86
2022£197£85£187£97
2023£204£111£137£112
2024£221£100£182£130
2025£223£129£174£133
2026£213£124£181£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 1BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 1BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202511, Clippers Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EBFlatsLeasehold£56,000
13 Oct 202510, Clippers Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EBFlatsLeasehold£68,000
20 Feb 20255, Merchants House, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EDFlatsLeasehold£68,000
06 Mar 20266, Quayside, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EQFlatsLeasehold£56,000
12 Sept 20254, Navigation House, Navigation Way, Blackburn, BB1 1EFFlatsLeasehold£70,000

Schools

In the BB1 1BZ postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 1BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryBrunel Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 1BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 1BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaPark Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DYWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miLondisGrimshaw Park, Blackburn, BB2 3AGWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miDaily stop Convenience Store87 Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HWWalking directions to Daily stop Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisonsRailway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miFarmfoodsAstley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DHWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).

Band A£1,558
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,077
Band D£2,337
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,376
Band G£3,895
Band H£4,674

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB1 1BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zamir Khan

Blackburn Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Adnan Hussain

Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackburnE14001102
WardBlackburn CentralE05011511
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BlackburnE02002620
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 006AE01012629
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 1BZ

Is BB1 1BZ (Central Blackburn) safe?

The area around BB1 1BZ records about 214 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB1 1BZ?

The median sale price around BB1 1BZ in Central Blackburn is £114,500 (about £137 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 1BZ?

There are 20 schools close to BB1 1BZ, including Brunel Nursery School (Good), St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Good) and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB1 1BZ?

The closest station to BB1 1BZ is Blackburn, about 410 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 1BZ?

BB1 1BZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,445 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 1BZ (Central Blackburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 1BZ is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zamir Khan (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.