Postcode BB1 2JL 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 Shadsworth & Intack area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shadsworth & Intack has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 544 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Shadsworth & Intack has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.1% 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.
The average income per household in Shadsworth & Intack is £35,715 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BB1 2JL.
Shadsworth & Intack near BB1 2JL 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Blackburn South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £282,500 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £150,500 | £188 |
| Terraced | 23 | £137,000 | £163 |
| Flats | 2 | £78,500 | £108 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £155,000 | £137,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | — | £130,000 | £72,950 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £216 | £179 |
| 2026 | £261 | — | £146 | £94 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 2JL.
In the BB1 2JL postcode area, located within Shadsworth & Intack, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 2JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 223 Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, BB1 2HR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for BB1 2JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Mahon
Blackburn South East - Elected 7 May 2026
Adnan Hussain
Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB1 2JL records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2JL in Shadsworth & Intack is £172,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BB1 2JL, including Shadsworth Junior School (Good), St Antony's RC Primary School (Good) and Shadsworth Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BB1 2JL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 544 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 2JL is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Mahon (Reform UK).
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.