Postcode BB1 5PZ 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 Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £46,827 per year. The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,763 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £46,827 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from BB1 5PZ.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower near BB1 5PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 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 | 25 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Little Harwood & Whitebirk
In the BB1 5PZ postcode area, located within Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 5PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Quick Stop | 457 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SP | Walking directions to Quick Stop |
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.