Postcode BB1 9SW 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £46,827 per year. The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,763 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% 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 per household in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £46,827 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from BB1 9SW.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower near BB1 9SW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire | N/A | Walking directions to Ramsgreave and Wilpshire |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Roe Lee Park | Medium | Walking directions to Roe Lee Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 in Roe Lee area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £390,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £270,750 |
| Flats | 12 | £106,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Roe Lee
In the BB1 9SW postcode area, located within Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 9SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Quick Stop | 457 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SP | Walking directions to Quick Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Shop To Go | Cornelian Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 9AW | Walking directions to Shop To Go |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | unit 2 & 3 Roe Lee Rental Centre Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.