Postcode BB1 1HS 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 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Audley is £36,955 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
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 94 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB1 1HS.
Audley near BB1 1HS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £188,000 | £213 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £130,000 | £174 |
| Terraced | 20 | £112,250 | £133 |
| Flats | 5 | £70,000 | £116 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 1HS.
In the BB1 1HS postcode area, located within Audley, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 1HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kathrada's General Store | Queens Park Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1SX | Walking directions to Kathrada's General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | St Clement Street, Blackburn, BB1 1NW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Castle Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 3DW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
Elected local representatives for BB1 1HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zamir Khan
Blackburn Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Adnan Hussain
Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB1 1HS records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around BB1 1HS in Audley is £114,500 (about £137 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BB1 1HS, including Al Islah Girls' High School (Good), St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Brunel Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB1 1HS is Blackburn, about 710 m away.
BB1 1HS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,102 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 1HS is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zamir Khan (Labour Party).
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.