Postcode BB1 2HU is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn South East ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Queen's Park & Higher Croft area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 262.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Queen's Park & Higher Croft is £43,236 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen's Park.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft has a very high crime rate, with approximately 262.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Queen's Park & Higher Croft is £43,236 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BB1 2HU.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft near BB1 2HU 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Blackburn South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £370,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £246,750 |
| Flats | 3 | £55,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £128,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackburn South East
In the BB1 2HU postcode area, located within Queen's Park & Higher Croft, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop - Shadsworth | Shadsworth Road, Shadsworth, Blackburn, BB1 2HR | Walking directions to One Stop - Shadsworth |
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.