Postcode BB1 1LR is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn Central area 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 median sale price in Blackburn Central is £115,000 (around £138 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,500 and £148,000. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 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 1,004 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 1LR.
Audley near BB1 1LR 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 35 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £138 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 | 7 | £145,000 | £185 |
| Terraced | 20 | £114,750 | £131 |
| Flats | 5 | £70,000 | £126 |
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 | £145,500 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £188,000 | £78,000 | £130,000 | £115,000 |
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 | £176 | £133 |
| 2026 | £213 | £128 | £189 | £131 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 1LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 3, Randolph Street, Blackburn, BB1 1RH | Terraced | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 5, Randolph Street, Blackburn, BB1 1RH | Terraced | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 4, Keele Walk, Blackburn, BB1 1EH | Terraced | Freehold | £191,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 69, Dickens Street, Blackburn, BB1 1RN | Terraced | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 91, Dickens Street, Blackburn, BB1 1RN | Terraced | Leasehold | £50,000 |
In the BB1 1LR postcode area, located within Audley, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Al Islah Girls' High School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
Al Islah Girls' High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Mar 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Brunel Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Brunel Nursery School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB1 1LR
| 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 | Asda | Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | St Clement Street, Blackburn, BB1 1NW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 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 |
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 1LR, 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 1LR 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BB1 1LR in Blackburn Central is £115,000 (about £138 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BB1 1LR, including Al Islah Girls' High School (Good), St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Brunel Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB1 1LR is Blackburn, about 716 m away.
BB1 1LR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,004 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 1LR is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zamir Khan (Labour Party).