Postcode insights

BB1 6LU

Beech Street

Bastwell & Daisyfield

Interactive map showing BB1 6LU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for BB1 6LU

Overview

Postcode BB1 6LU is located in an urban city, within the Bastwell & Daisyfield ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Little Harwood area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Harwood is £39,528 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Little Harwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Little Harwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Little Harwood is £39,528 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 58 ft away from BB1 6LU.

Flood risk

Low

Little Harwood near BB1 6LU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB1 6LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
434
Population density
8,410.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.41(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.45(-8%)
Vehicle crime
9.97(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.99(-44%)
Drugs
3.49(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
208
47.93%
Pakistani
162
37.33%
Bangladeshi
34
7.83%
Other
9
2.07%
British
6
1.38%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
117
35.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
21.26%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
41.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.8%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16%
Other social rented
16
12.8%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Bastwell & Daisyfield

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£141
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £190K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £141 per square foot) in Bastwell & Daisyfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £235,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£184,000£163
Terraced15£130,000£133
Flats1£56,000£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bastwell & Daisyfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£88,000£72,500
2017£105,000£70,000
2018£92,500£83,000
2019£99,000£86,000
2020£125,000£104,000
2021£121,000£95,000
2022£127,000£125,000
2023£139,750£116,500
2024£130,000£115,000
2025£160,250£125,000
2026£184,000£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£94£79
2017£133£83
2018£124£85
2019£137£100
2020£129£100
2021£143£95
2022£163£123
2023£175£116
2024£183£114
2025£177£125
2026£163£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bastwell & Daisyfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 6LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 6LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026192, Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, BB1 5NZTerracedFreehold£221,000
28 Nov 202524, Progress Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 5NYTerracedFreehold£100,000
20 Feb 202542, Progress Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 5NYTerracedFreehold£100,000
22 Jan 202612, Pelham Street, Blackburn, BB1 5LATerracedFreehold£143,000
17 Jun 202510, Brooklands Terrace, Blackburn, BB1 5NTTerracedFreehold£156,000

Schools

In the BB1 6LU postcode area, located within Little Harwood, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 6LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableRawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryDaisyfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 6LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 6LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrisons Daily8-10 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 6LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shakeel Choudhry

Bastwell & Daisyfield - 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)Little HarwoodE02002617
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 003CE01012578
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 6LU

Is BB1 6LU (Little Harwood) safe?

The area around BB1 6LU records about 60 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 6LU?

The median sale price around BB1 6LU in Little Harwood is £130,000 (about £141 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 6LU?

There are 16 schools close to BB1 6LU, including Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School (Good), Daisyfield Primary School (Good) and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB1 6LU?

The closest station to BB1 6LU is Blackburn, about 1,406 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 6LU?

BB1 6LU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,939 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 6LU (Little Harwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 6LU is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shakeel Choudhry (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.