Postcode BB1 8RL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.9 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 Blackburn located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,416 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB1 8RL.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower near BB1 8RL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 in Roe Lee area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £427,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £270,750 |
| Flats | 10 | £106,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £124,750 |
10 year median price trend in Roe Lee
In the BB1 8RL postcode area, located within Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 8RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 8-10 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Quick Stop | 457 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SP | Walking directions to Quick Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Late Shopper | 180 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DU | Walking directions to Premier Late Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | Shop To Go | Cornelian Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 9AW | Walking directions to Shop To Go |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | unit 2 & 3 Roe Lee Rental Centre Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.