Postcode BB1 2EA is located in an urban city, within the St Oswald's ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Broadfield & Knuzden area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Broadfield & Knuzden is £41,356 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Broadfield & Knuzden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Broadfield & Knuzden has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.9 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 69 ft away from BB1 2EA.
Broadfield & Knuzden near BB1 2EA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackburn located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in St Oswald's area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £243,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £178,750 |
| Terraced | 39 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Oswald's
In the BB1 2EA postcode area, located within Broadfield & Knuzden, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB1 2EA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.