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BB1 1RN

Dickens Street

Blackburn Central

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Detailed insights for BB1 1RN

Overview

Postcode BB1 1RN 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 low crime levels, with around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Audley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,201 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Audley has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Audley is £36,955 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB1 1RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Audley near BB1 1RN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB1 1RN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB1 1RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park

Area Profile

Population
621
Population density
11,213.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.44(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.46(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.49(-61%)
Vehicle crime
3.05(-49%)
Public order
2.62(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
278
44.77%
Indian
256
41.22%
British
26
4.19%
Other White
20
3.22%
Other Asian
19
3.06%
Total population: 621

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
149
34.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
79
18.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
70
16.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
13.1%
Level 3 (A level)
57
13.1%
Total 16+ residents: 435

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
49.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
33.12%
Owns with a mortgage
21
13.38%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.55%
Other social rented
2
1.27%
Total households: 157

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 1RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 1RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202569, Dickens Street, Blackburn, BB1 1RNTerracedLeasehold£80,000
26 Sept 202591, Dickens Street, Blackburn, BB1 1RNTerracedLeasehold£50,000
07 Jan 20266, Audley Range, Blackburn, BB1 1TDTerracedLeasehold£160,000
30 Sept 20254, Keele Walk, Blackburn, BB1 1EHTerracedFreehold£191,500
01 May 2026236, Pringle Street, Blackburn, BB1 1SBTerracedLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the BB1 1RN postcode area, located within Audley, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 1RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAl Islah Girls' High SchoolOther independent school

Good

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAudley Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 1RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 1RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKathrada's General StoreQueens Park Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1SXWalking directions to Kathrada's General Store
0.3 miDaily stop Convenience Store87 Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HWWalking directions to Daily stop Convenience Store
0.3 miAsdaPark Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DYWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLondisGrimshaw Park, Blackburn, BB2 3AGWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miMorrisonsRailway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AZWalking directions to Morrisons

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 1RN, 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)AudleyE02002621
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 007EE01012630
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 1RN

Is BB1 1RN (Audley) safe?

The area around BB1 1RN records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near BB1 1RN?

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

What schools are near BB1 1RN?

There are 20 schools close to BB1 1RN, including Al Islah Girls' High School (Good), St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Audley Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB1 1RN?

The closest station to BB1 1RN is Blackburn, about 711 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 1RN?

BB1 1RN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,201 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 1RN (Audley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 1RN 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.