Postcode insights

BB1 2EF

Fecitt Brow

Little Harwood & Whitebirk

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Detailed insights for BB1 2EF

Overview

Postcode BB1 2EF 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 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 nearest station is Blackburn, about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 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
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

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

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from BB1 2EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Shadsworth & Intack near BB1 2EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackburn located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
7,094.4 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
142
48.63%
Indian
73
25%
Pakistani
47
16.1%
Other Asian
9
3.08%
Other White
9
3.08%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
30.23%
No qualifications
42
19.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.42%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
35.09%
Owns with a mortgage
38
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
21.93%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.89%
Social rents from council
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Little Harwood & Whitebirk

Median price£142,500
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £175K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £142,500 (about £164 per square foot) in Little Harwood & Whitebirk area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Harwood & Whitebirk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£241,000£159
Semi-Detached23£155,000£210
Terraced24£104,500£131
Flats1£81,500£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little Harwood & Whitebirk

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Harwood & Whitebirk.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138,750£92,000£75,000
2017£96,750£75,000
2018£195,000£122,500£75,000
2019£313,500£122,000£76,500
2020£264,000£130,000£84,750
2021£170,050£141,147£90,000
2022£270,000£140,000£96,500
2023£212,000£170,000£110,000
2024£273,000£150,000£106,500
2025£300,500£171,000£117,500
2026£150,000£108,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Harwood & Whitebirk.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Harwood & Whitebirk.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£117£90
2017£141£92
2018£145£91
2019£138£84
2020£150£91
2021£159£94
2022£176£107
2023£188£118
2024£174£118
2025£209£131
2026£177£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Harwood & Whitebirk.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Little Harwood & Whitebirk in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 2EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 2EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 202538, Fecitt Brow, Blackburn, BB1 2AZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£100,000
30 May 202515, Eagle Close, Blackburn, BB1 2FGTerracedFreehold£70,000
17 Apr 20267, Heaning Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 2AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,500
07 Nov 20254, Heaning Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 2AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
23 Apr 20257, Heaning Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 2AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£107,500

Schools

In the BB1 2EF postcode area, located within Shadsworth & Intack, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 2EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryShadsworth Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Antony's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryIntack Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 2EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 2EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAccrington Road Groceries96 Accrington Road, Blackburn, BB1 2AEWalking directions to Accrington Road Groceries
0.3 miLondis398 Audley Range, Blackburn, BB1 1UEWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).

Band A£1,558
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,077
Band D£2,337
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,376
Band G£3,895
Band H£4,674

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

Local councillors

Haroon Khan

Little Harwood & Whitebirk - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

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 Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 2EF

Is BB1 2EF (Shadsworth & Intack) safe?

The area around BB1 2EF 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 2EF?

The median sale price around BB1 2EF in Shadsworth & Intack is £142,500 (about £164 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 2EF?

There are 14 schools close to BB1 2EF, including Shadsworth Infant School (Good), St Antony's RC Primary School (Good) and Intack Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB1 2EF?

BB1 2EF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,472 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 2EF is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Haroon Khan (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.