Postcode BB1 2AH is located in an urban city, within the Little Harwood & Whitebirk ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Shadsworth & Intack area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shadsworth & Intack is £35,715 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shadsworth & Intack has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Shadsworth & Intack has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shadsworth & Intack is £35,715 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from BB1 2AH.
Shadsworth & Intack near BB1 2AH 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Little Harwood & Whitebirk area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £309,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £300,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Little Harwood & Whitebirk
In the BB1 2AH postcode area, located within Shadsworth & Intack, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 2AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Accrington Road Groceries | 96 Accrington Road, Blackburn, BB1 2AE | Walking directions to Accrington Road Groceries |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | St Clement Street, Blackburn, BB1 1NW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Hill Street, Blackburn, BB1 3HF | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.