Postcode BB1 8BE 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 Bastwell area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bastwell is £36,600 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Corporation Park.
Bastwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Bastwell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bastwell is £36,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB1 8BE.
Bastwell near BB1 8BE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Corporation Park | Large | Walking directions to Corporation Park |
| 0.3 mi | Corporation Park War Memorial | Small | Walking directions to Corporation Park War Memorial |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 in Shear Brow & Corporation Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £405,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £73,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
In the BB1 8BE postcode area, located within Bastwell, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 8BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Late Shopper | 180 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DU | Walking directions to Premier Late Shopper |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.