Postcode BB1 5PU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Little Harwood is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Little Harwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Little Harwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Little Harwood is £32,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB1 5PU.
Little Harwood near BB1 5PU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £142,500 in Little Harwood & Whitebirk area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £309,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £300,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £171,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £117,500 |
10 year median price trend in Little Harwood & Whitebirk
In the BB1 5PU postcode area, located within Little Harwood, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 5PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 8-10 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.