Postcode insights

BB1 5NX

Church Hill Road

Little Harwood & Whitebirk

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Detailed insights for BB1 5NX

Overview

Postcode BB1 5NX 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 Little Harwood area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Harwood is £39,528 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Little Harwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,475 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Little Harwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Little Harwood is £39,528 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 252 ft away from BB1 5NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Harwood near BB1 5NX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB1 5NX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
559
Population density
9,807 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.73(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.48(+14%)
Vehicle crime
6.26(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.98(-56%)
Other theft
3.41(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
330
59.03%
Pakistani
124
22.18%
Bangladeshi
41
7.33%
Other Asian
23
4.11%
British
12
2.15%
Total population: 559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
112
28.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
90
22.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
17.29%
Level 3 (A level)
64
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 399

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
25.78%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.09%
Social rents from council
2
1.56%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 5NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 5NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 202510, Brooklands Terrace, Blackburn, BB1 5NTTerracedFreehold£156,000
28 Nov 202524, Progress Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 5NYTerracedFreehold£100,000
20 Feb 202542, Progress Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 5NYTerracedFreehold£100,000
24 Mar 202515, St Stephens Road, Blackburn, BB1 5NSTerracedFreehold£152,000
07 Mar 20251, St Stephens Road, Blackburn, BB1 5NSTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the BB1 5NX postcode area, located within Little Harwood, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 5NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableRawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryDaisyfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 5NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 5NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTescoHill Street, Blackburn, BB1 3HFWalking directions to Tesco

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 5NX, 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)Little HarwoodE02002617
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 003EE01012606
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 5NX

Is BB1 5NX (Little Harwood) safe?

The area around BB1 5NX records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BB1 5NX?

The median sale price around BB1 5NX in Little Harwood is £142,500 (about £164 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 5NX?

There are 17 schools close to BB1 5NX, including Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School (Good), Daisyfield Primary School (Good) and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB1 5NX?

The closest station to BB1 5NX is Blackburn, about 1,494 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 5NX?

BB1 5NX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,475 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 5NX (Little Harwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 5NX 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.