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BB1 9BD

Whalley New Road

Roe Lee

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Detailed insights for BB1 9BD

Overview

Postcode BB1 9BD is located in an urban city, within the Roe Lee area of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £46,827 per year. The median sale price in Roe Lee is £187,500 (around £210 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,250 and £235,125. The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Roe Lee Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,160 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £46,827 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from BB1 9BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower near BB1 9BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB1 9BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

N/A

Walking directions to Ramsgreave and Wilpshire

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB1 9BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoe Lee ParkMediumWalking directions to Roe Lee Park

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
3,911.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
15.54(+169%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.21(-49%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.21(-75%)
Vehicle crime
8.06(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.33(-30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
79.09%
Pakistani
24
10.91%
Indian
7
3.18%
Bangladeshi
5
2.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.82%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
29.79%
No qualifications
29
15.43%
Apprenticeship
26
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
13.3%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
63.87%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.97%
Other social rented
2
1.68%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Roe Lee

Median price: £187,500
Price per sq ft: £210
Sales (last 12 months): 116
Typical range (middle 50%): £146K – £235K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £210 per square foot) in Roe Lee area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roe Lee over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£284,500£256
Semi-Detached60£203,500£214
Terraced27£140,000£165
Flats7£105,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roe Lee

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roe Lee.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,995£111,250£145,000£72,500
2017£205,000£101,500£138,000£80,000
2018£218,000£95,000£140,500£78,000
2019£223,245£114,500£149,500£93,500
2020£220,000£108,750£142,000£107,000
2021£230,000£95,500£154,250£97,000
2022£235,500£112,000£174,000£115,000
2023£262,500£110,000£181,000£115,000
2024£272,375£100,500£190,000£121,500
2025£285,000£106,250£195,000£136,050
2026£280,000£120,000£203,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roe Lee.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roe Lee.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£133£124£96
2017£185£132£143£89
2018£196£163£149£93
2019£210£184£156£93
2020£199£157£164£122
2021£200£165£185£117
2022£224£163£207£149
2023£247£176£208£140
2024£252£151£218£130
2025£255£177£200£150
2026£245£181£215£144
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roe Lee.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Roe Lee in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 9BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 9BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026812, Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
25 Feb 2026842, Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
30 Oct 2025904, Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9BDTerracedLeasehold£137,000
22 Jun 202615, Kemp Court, Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9DBFlatsLeasehold£147,000
16 Mar 202640, Kemp Court, Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9DBFlatsLeasehold£100,000

Schools

In the BB1 9BD postcode area, located within Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BB1 9BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryRoe Lee Park Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.6 miPrimarySt Gabriel's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.6 miPrimaryHoly Souls Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB1 9BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 9BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisWillow Mount, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 9DAWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miCo-op FoodKnowsley Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 9PHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miNissa Local609-613 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9BAWalking directions to Nissa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,001
Band F£3,547
Band G£4,092
Band H£4,911

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 9BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sajid Ali

Roe Lee - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Adnan Hussain

Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackburnE14001102
WardRoe LeeE05011521
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Roe Lee, Brownhill & SunnybowerE02002615
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 001FE01012636
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 9BD

Is BB1 9BD (Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower) safe?

The area around BB1 9BD records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near BB1 9BD?

The median sale price around BB1 9BD in Roe Lee is £187,500 (about £210 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 9BD?

There are 4 schools close to BB1 9BD, including Roe Lee Park Primary School (Good), St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BB1 9BD?

The closest station to BB1 9BD is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 217 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 9BD?

BB1 9BD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,160 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 9BD (Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 9BD is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sajid Ali (Independent).