Postcode BB1 2DB is located in an urban city, within the St Oswald's area of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Broadfield & Knuzden area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broadfield & Knuzden is £41,356 per year. The median sale price in St Oswald's is £175,000 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £220,000. The nearest station is Rishton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Broadfield & Knuzden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,614 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Broadfield & Knuzden has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Broadfield & Knuzden is £41,356 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BB1 2DB.
Broadfield & Knuzden near BB1 2DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rishton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £199 per square foot) in St Oswald's area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £412,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £258,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £178,750 | £213 |
| Terraced | 30 | £155,000 | £163 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203,250 | £135,000 | £109,000 |
| 2017 | £173,250 | £121,000 | £119,950 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £125,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £169,500 | £129,000 | £112,000 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £131,250 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £246,475 | £147,000 | £142,500 |
| 2022 | £247,500 | £167,000 | £132,500 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £170,750 | £136,500 |
| 2024 | £275,500 | £173,000 | £143,300 |
| 2025 | £258,000 | £177,500 | £154,500 |
| 2026 | £257,500 | £186,750 | £154,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £164 | £148 | £108 |
| 2017 | £175 | £138 | £121 |
| 2018 | £179 | £141 | £113 |
| 2019 | £194 | £155 | £117 |
| 2020 | £188 | £159 | £113 |
| 2021 | £235 | £171 | £142 |
| 2022 | £237 | £201 | £147 |
| 2023 | £229 | £201 | £151 |
| 2024 | £238 | £206 | £150 |
| 2025 | £259 | £214 | £159 |
| 2026 | £226 | £226 | £170 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 2DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 21, Priory Close, Blackburn, BB1 3LW | Detached | Leasehold | £235,500 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 30, Rutland Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 2DF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 11, Rutland Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 2DF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £177,500 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 26, Rutland Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 2DF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £127,500 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 15, Abbott Clough Close, Blackburn, BB1 3LR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £165,000 |
In the BB1 2DB postcode area, located within Broadfield & Knuzden, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Shadsworth Infant School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Intack Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Oct 2012. |
Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn 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 2DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Brown
St Oswald's - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB1 2DB records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BB1 2DB in St Oswald's is £175,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BB1 2DB, including Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy (Requires improvement), Shadsworth Infant School (Good) and Intack Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BB1 2DB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,614 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB1 2DB is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Brown (Reform UK).