Postcode BB1 9SZ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 60.0 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 1.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,531 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 75 ft away from BB1 9SZ.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower near BB1 9SZ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9SZ postcode area, located within Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 9SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quick Stop | 457 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SP | Walking directions to Quick Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 8-10 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Shop To Go | Cornelian Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 9AW | Walking directions to Shop To Go |
| 0.3 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.