Postcode insights

BB1 7EW

Bicknell Street

Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Interactive map showing BB1 7EW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for BB1 7EW

Overview

Postcode BB1 7EW is located in an urban city, within the Shear Brow & Corporation Park 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 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 nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Corporation Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
228
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.5%
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 7,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% 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

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 322 ft away from BB1 7EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Blackburn near BB1 7EW 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 7EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
537
Population density
16,993.7 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
367
67.96%
Pakistani
107
19.81%
British
15
2.78%
African
13
2.41%
Other
11
2.04%
Total population: 540

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
139
35.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
77
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
69
17.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
11.87%
Total 16+ residents: 396

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
61.83%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.5%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.34%
Other social rented
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Median price£156,500
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£97K – £222K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 (about £136 per square foot) in Shear Brow & Corporation Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 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-Detached6£215,000£175
Terraced10£131,250£133
Flats6£105,000£131

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£156,500
2026£89,500£250,000£156,500
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£131
2026£135£181£131
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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 7EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 7EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20257, Altom Street, Blackburn, BB1 7ERTerracedFreehold£170,000
23 Feb 202621A, Randal Street, Blackburn, BB1 7HPOtherFreehold£235,000
12 Feb 202579, Balaclava Street, Blackburn, BB1 7HNTerracedFreehold£90,000
13 May 202569, Altom Street, Blackburn, BB1 7LJTerracedFreehold£190,000
09 Jul 20257, London Road, Blackburn, BB1 7HAFlatsFreehold£242,000

Schools

In the BB1 7EW postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 7EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Michael With St John CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 mi16 plusBlackburn CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 7EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 7EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miYour Convenience Store7 New Market Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DRWalking directions to Your Convenience Store
0.4 miAldiMontague Street, Blackburn, BB2 1EHWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miMorrisonsRailway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miFarmfoodsAstley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DHWalking directions to Farmfoods
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 (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 7EW, 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 7EW

Is BB1 7EW (Central Blackburn) safe?

The area around BB1 7EW 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB1 7EW?

The median sale price around BB1 7EW in Central Blackburn is £156,500 (about £136 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 7EW?

There are 20 schools close to BB1 7EW, including St Michael With St John CofE Primary School (Good), Blackburn College (Good) and St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB1 7EW?

The closest station to BB1 7EW is Blackburn, about 793 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 7EW?

BB1 7EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.