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BB1 2EB

Knuzden Cottages

Blackburn South East

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Overview

Postcode BB1 2EB is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn South East area 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 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shadsworth & Intack is £35,715 per year. The median sale price in Blackburn South East is £163,250 (around £216 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,500 and £240,000. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Shadsworth & Intack has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,941 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Shadsworth & Intack has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Shadsworth & Intack is £35,715 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BB1 2EB.

Flood risk

Low

Shadsworth & Intack near BB1 2EB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackburn located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
4,748 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.52(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.01(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.51(+28%)
Other theft
7.5(+14%)
Public order
5.5(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
31.75%
Pakistani
112
31.2%
Indian
103
28.69%
Other White
11
3.06%
Chinese
6
1.67%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
27.96%
No qualifications
63
22.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.77%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
47.97%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.26%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Other social rented
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Blackburn South East

Median price: £163,250
Price per sq ft: £216
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £128K – £240K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £163,250 (about £216 per square foot) in Blackburn South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £450,000.

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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£289,000£261
Semi-Detached37£152,000£216
Terraced27£140,000£168
Flats2£78,500£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackburn South East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn South East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000—£101,000£66,000
2017£189,250£62,000£88,000£80,000
2018£205,995£60,000£97,500£69,750
2019£211,125£78,500£97,500£91,000
2020£215,000—£114,500£85,000
2021£247,000£86,250£119,000£100,000
2022£257,495£90,750£144,500£118,250
2023£265,995£88,000£132,500£117,500
2024£255,995£68,000£163,000£120,000
2025£276,000£65,000£160,000£155,000
2026£310,000—£129,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn South East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn South East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145—£137£76
2017£172£125£109£87
2018£177£123£133£88
2019£172£155£131£101
2020£185—£151£113
2021£214£119£149£124
2022£215£140£177£134
2023£251£146£177£143
2024£252£134£187£139
2025£255£108£217£184
2026£261—£154£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn South East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn South East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 2EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 2EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 20251, Lamlash Road, Blackburn, BB1 2ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
27 Mar 202624, Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2ELTerracedLeasehold£72,950
29 Aug 202511, Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2ELFlatsLeasehold£75,000
13 Jun 202549, Staffa Crescent, Blackburn, BB1 2ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000
07 Apr 2026Knuzden St Oswald'S Vicarage, Bank Lane, Blackburn, BB1 2APOtherFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the BB1 2EB postcode area, located within Shadsworth & Intack, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 2EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryShadsworth Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKnuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Antony's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,001
Band F£3,547
Band G£4,092
Band H£4,911

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 2EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Mahon

Blackburn South East - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Adnan Hussain

Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackburnE14001102
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shadsworth & IntackE02002622
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 008EE01012640
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 2EB

Is BB1 2EB (Shadsworth & Intack) safe?

The area around BB1 2EB records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near BB1 2EB?

The median sale price around BB1 2EB in Blackburn South East is £163,250 (about £216 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 2EB?

There are 10 schools close to BB1 2EB, including Shadsworth Infant School (Good), Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy and St Antony's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB1 2EB?

BB1 2EB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,941 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 2EB (Shadsworth & Intack) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 2EB is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Mahon (Reform UK).