Postcode insights

BB1 3JB

Whitebirk Road

Little Harwood & Whitebirk

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Detailed insights for BB1 3JB

Overview

Postcode BB1 3JB 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 very high crime levels, with around 181.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 Rishton, about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
48.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Shadsworth & Intack has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Shadsworth & Intack has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.3%

Approximately 48.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from BB1 3JB.

Flood risk

Very low

Shadsworth & Intack near BB1 3JB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
429
Population density
4,421.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
111(+198%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.43(+231%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.14(+124%)
Shoplifting
18.66(+223%)
Public order
11.79(+16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
44.29%
Indian
80
18.65%
Pakistani
77
17.95%
Other White
34
7.93%
Other
15
3.5%
Total population: 429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
109
36.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
18.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.59%
Level 3 (A level)
32
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
56
37.09%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.22%
Owns outright
24
15.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
15.89%
Social rents from council
17
11.26%
Total households: 151

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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 3JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 3JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025207, Burnley Road, Blackburn, BB1 3HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£267,000
16 Jun 2025205, Burnley Road, Blackburn, BB1 3HWDetachedFreehold£173,000
15 Oct 202568, Devon Road, Blackburn, BB1 3LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
27 Jan 20267, Monmouth Road, Blackburn, BB1 3LBTerracedFreehold£135,000
16 Dec 202517, Monmouth Road, Blackburn, BB1 3LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£87,000

Schools

In the BB1 3JB postcode area, located within Shadsworth & Intack, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 3JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryIntack Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryShadsworth Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Antony's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 3JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 3JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAccrington Road Groceries96 Accrington Road, Blackburn, BB1 2AEWalking directions to Accrington Road Groceries
0.5 miAldiWhitebirk Drive, Hyndburn, BB1 3HTWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseWhitebirk Drive, Hyndburn, BB1 3HTWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 3JB, 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 008DE01012639
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 3JB

Is BB1 3JB (Shadsworth & Intack) safe?

The area around BB1 3JB records about 181 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.

What is the average house price near BB1 3JB?

The median sale price around BB1 3JB 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 3JB?

There are 12 schools close to BB1 3JB, including Intack Primary School (Good), Shadsworth Infant School (Good) and St Antony's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB1 3JB?

BB1 3JB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 368 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 3JB (Shadsworth & Intack) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 3JB 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.