Postcode BB1 8QN is located in an urban city, within the Roe Lee ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £37,900 per year. The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Roe Lee Park.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £37,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from BB1 8QN.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower near BB1 8QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire | N/A | Walking directions to Ramsgreave and Wilpshire |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Roe Lee Park | Medium | Walking directions to Roe Lee Park |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 in Roe Lee area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £270,750 |
| Flats | 12 | £106,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £194,875 |
| Terraced | 33 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Roe Lee
In the BB1 8QN postcode area, located within Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 8QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | unit 2 & 3 Roe Lee Rental Centre Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shop To Go | Cornelian Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 9AW | Walking directions to Shop To Go |
| 0.4 mi | Quick Stop | 457 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SP | Walking directions to Quick Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 609-613 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9BA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.