Postcode BB1 8HU 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 Bastwell area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.9 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.
Bastwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,664 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bastwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.9% 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 8HU.
Bastwell near BB1 8HU 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 |
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Bastwell & Daisyfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £240,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £56,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £75,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £123,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bastwell & Daisyfield
In the BB1 8HU postcode area, located within Bastwell, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 8HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 8-10 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 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.