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BB1 7EF

Oswald Street

Shear Brow & Corporation Park

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Detailed insights for BB1 7EF

Overview

Postcode BB1 7EF is located in an urban city, within the Shear Brow & Corporation Park area 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 228.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year. The median sale price in Shear Brow & Corporation Park is £123,750 (around £137 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £96,238 and £180,000. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Corporation Park War Memorial.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
228
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Central Blackburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,097 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from BB1 7EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Blackburn near BB1 7EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB1 7EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB1 7EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCorporation Park War MemorialSmallWalking directions to Corporation Park War Memorial

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
22,816.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.52(+210%)
Anti-social behaviour
100.93(+462%)
Shoplifting
51.48(+791%)
Public order
34.05(+236%)
Other theft
21.08(+219%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
308
77.78%
Pakistani
61
15.4%
Bangladeshi
8
2.02%
Other Asian
8
2.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.77%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
33.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
20.93%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
65.74%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.81%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.7%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Median price: £123,750
Price per sq ft: £137
Sales (last 12 months): 34
Typical range (middle 50%): £96K – £180K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £123,750 (about £137 per square foot) in Shear Brow & Corporation Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shear Brow & Corporation Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£400,000£123
Semi-Detached5£165,000£168
Terraced20£127,750£135
Flats8£89,500£134

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shear Brow & Corporation Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£59,000£123,000£90,000
2017£60,000£137,500£94,000
2018£78,500£130,000£91,000
2019£65,000£168,000£102,500
2020£78,500£130,000£90,500
2021£73,000£144,000£120,500
2022£86,000£187,500£120,000
2023£68,000£200,000£112,500
2024£107,475£170,500£140,000
2025£120,000£172,500£147,000
2026£89,000£250,000£129,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shear Brow & Corporation Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shear Brow & Corporation Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£110£153£96
2017£124£110£94
2018£126£110£92
2019£124£137£92
2020£92£125£93
2021£119£154£110
2022£142£115£113
2023£126£204£114
2024£132£126£136
2025£130£158£134
2026£137£177£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shear Brow & Corporation Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shear Brow & Corporation Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 7EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 7EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 202612, Charlotte Street, Blackburn, BB1 7LETerracedFreehold£150,000
12 Jun 202641, Charlotte Street, Blackburn, BB1 7LETerracedFreehold£130,000
23 Feb 202621A, Randal Street, Blackburn, BB1 7HPOtherFreehold£235,000
13 May 202569, Altom Street, Blackburn, BB1 7LJTerracedFreehold£190,000
26 Jun 202638, Bicknell Street, Blackburn, BB1 7EYTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the BB1 7EF postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 11 primary and 2 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 7EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Michael With St John CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.4 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school
0.4 mi16 plusBlackburn CollegeFurther education

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB1 7EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 7EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miYour Convenience Store7 New Market Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DRWalking directions to Your Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisonsRailway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miFarmfoodsAstley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DHWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miAldiMontague Street, Blackburn, BB2 1EHWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miPremier Late Shopper180 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DUWalking directions to Premier Late Shopper

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 7EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hussain Akhtar

Shear Brow & Corporation Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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)Central BlackburnE02002620
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 006DE01012644
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 7EF

Is BB1 7EF (Central Blackburn) safe?

The area around BB1 7EF records about 228 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB1 7EF?

The median sale price around BB1 7EF in Shear Brow & Corporation Park is £123,750 (about £137 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 7EF?

There are 20 schools close to BB1 7EF, including St Michael With St John CofE Primary School (Good), St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn (Good) and Blackburn College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BB1 7EF?

The closest station to BB1 7EF is Blackburn, about 755 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 7EF?

BB1 7EF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,097 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 7EF (Central Blackburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 7EF is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hussain Akhtar (Labour Party).