Postcode BB1 1SH is located in an urban city, within the Audley & Queen's Park ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Queen's Park & Higher Croft area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 262.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Queen's Park & Higher Croft is £43,236 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen's Park.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft has a very high crime rate, with approximately 262.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Queen's Park & Higher Croft is £43,236 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB1 1SH.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft near BB1 1SH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £117,500 in Audley & Queen's Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £147,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £105,500 |
10 year median price trend in Audley & Queen's Park
In the BB1 1SH postcode area, located within Queen's Park & Higher Croft, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kathrada's General Store | Queens Park Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1SX | Walking directions to Kathrada's General Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop - Shadsworth | Shadsworth Road, Shadsworth, Blackburn, BB1 2HR | Walking directions to One Stop - Shadsworth |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | St Clement Street, Blackburn, BB1 1NW | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.