Postcode BB1 6HN is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn Central ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Blackburn area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 210.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Central Blackburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from BB1 6HN.
Central Blackburn near BB1 6HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £235,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £68,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £146,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £117,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackburn Central
In the BB1 6HN postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 6HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Your Convenience Store | Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 7DR | Walking directions to Your Convenience Store |
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.