Postcode BB1 5QU 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.4 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 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from BB1 5QU.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower near BB1 5QU 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 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 5QU postcode area, located within Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.