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BB1 6NB

Birchbank Gardens

Bastwell & Daisyfield

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Detailed insights for BB1 6NB

Overview

Postcode BB1 6NB is located in an urban city, within the Bastwell & Daisyfield area 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 median sale price in Bastwell & Daisyfield is £132,500 (around £147 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,750 and £186,250. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 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
30.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Little Harwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,726 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% 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

30.5%

Approximately 30.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from BB1 6NB.

Flood risk

Low

Little Harwood near BB1 6NB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB1 6NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
6,672 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

Pakistani
156
37.59%
Indian
141
33.98%
British
73
17.59%
Other White
10
2.41%
Other Asian
8
1.93%
Total population: 415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
97
31.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
24.01%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
26.24%
Other social rented
36
25.53%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.73%
Social rents from council
7
4.96%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Bastwell & Daisyfield

Median price: £132,500
Price per sq ft: £147
Sales (last 12 months): 24
Typical range (middle 50%): £119K – £186K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £147 per square foot) in Bastwell & Daisyfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 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-Detached7£184,000£163
Terraced16£127,500£138
Flats1£53,000£83

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£139,000
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£162
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 6NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 6NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 202689, Notre Dame Gardens, Blackburn, BB1 5EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£157,000
13 Mar 202612, Notre Dame Gardens, Blackburn, BB1 5EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£127,500
25 Nov 202549, Notre Dame Gardens, Blackburn, BB1 5EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
09 Dec 202529, Wesley Street, Blackburn, BB1 6NETerracedFreehold£125,000
06 Nov 20251, Emily Street, Blackburn, BB1 5HXTerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the BB1 6NB postcode area, located within Little Harwood, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BB1 6NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableRawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary SchoolOther independent school
0.2 miPrimaryDaisyfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miPrimaryBrookhouse Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB1 6NB

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,001
Band F£3,547
Band G£4,092
Band H£4,911

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 6NB, 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 Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 6NB

Is BB1 6NB (Little Harwood) safe?

The area around BB1 6NB 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 6NB?

The median sale price around BB1 6NB in Bastwell & Daisyfield is £132,500 (about £147 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 6NB?

There are 18 schools close to BB1 6NB, including Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School (Good), Daisyfield Primary School (Good) and Brookhouse Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BB1 6NB?

The closest station to BB1 6NB is Blackburn, about 1,262 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 6NB?

BB1 6NB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,726 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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