Postcode insights

BB1 5RQ

Bank Hey Lane South

Little Harwood & Whitebirk

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Detailed insights for BB1 5RQ

Overview

Postcode BB1 5RQ 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 average crime levels, with around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £46,827 per year. The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.4 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 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £46,827 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from BB1 5RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower near BB1 5RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB1 5RQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

N/A

Walking directions to Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
1,020.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.72(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.35(+8%)
Vehicle crime
9.36(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.24(-31%)
Drugs
5.62(+44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
52.61%
Indian
74
24.18%
Pakistani
57
18.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.61%
Other White
3
0.98%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
29.1%
No qualifications
39
15.98%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.93%
Apprenticeship
27
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
53.12%
Owns with a mortgage
47
36.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.25%
Other social rented
3
2.34%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 5RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 5RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202547, Bank Hey Lane South, Blackburn, BB1 5RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
28 Nov 20259, Sunnybower Road, Blackburn, BB1 5QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£179,000
22 Sept 202517, Sunnybower Road, Blackburn, BB1 5QTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£165,000
28 Feb 202529, Sunnybower Road, Blackburn, BB1 5QTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
03 Feb 202658, Stone Hill Drive, Blackburn, BB1 5TRFlatsLeasehold£81,500

Schools

In the BB1 5RQ postcode area, located within Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 5RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRoe Lee Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSt Thomas's CentrePupil referral unit

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableIslamiyah SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5RQ, 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)Roe Lee, Brownhill & SunnybowerE02002615
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 001AE01012607
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 5RQ

Is BB1 5RQ (Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower) safe?

The area around BB1 5RQ records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5RQ?

The median sale price around BB1 5RQ in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £142,500 (about £164 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 5RQ?

There are 13 schools close to BB1 5RQ, including Roe Lee Park Primary School (Good), St Thomas's Centre (Outstanding) and Islamiyah School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB1 5RQ?

The closest station to BB1 5RQ is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 1,589 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 5RQ?

BB1 5RQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,394 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 5RQ (Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 5RQ 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.