Postcode insights

BB1 9TF

Briar Road

Roe Lee

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Detailed insights for BB1 9TF

Overview

Postcode BB1 9TF 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has an average 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.

Crime level

3/10

Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.9%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 292 ft away from BB1 9TF.

Flood risk

No risk

Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower near BB1 9TF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
3,878.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.09(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.76(-34%)
Vehicle crime
8.04(+34%)
Other theft
3.71(-44%)
Burglary
3.09(-44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
47.16%
Pakistani
104
34.78%
Indian
29
9.7%
Other Asian
5
1.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.67%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
26.67%
No qualifications
49
23.33%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
30.25%
Owns outright
30
25.21%
Other social rented
22
18.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.81%
Social rents from council
10
8.4%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Roe Lee

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £223K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Roe Lee area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 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
Detached17£290,000£255
Semi-Detached60£182,500£203
Terraced26£140,000£154
Flats8£104,500£171

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£195,250£136,100
2026£244,000£105,000£203,000£114,500
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£256£177£203£148
2026£236£166£214£126
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 9TF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 9TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202530, Briar Road, Blackburn, BB1 9TFTerracedFreehold£77,000
19 Aug 202512, Briar Road, Blackburn, BB1 9TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
04 Jul 202527, Briar Road, Blackburn, BB1 9TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£121,500
27 Jun 202549, Briar Road, Blackburn, BB1 9TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
02 Feb 202643, Rosewood Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 9SZTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the BB1 9TF postcode area, located within Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 9TF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Thomas's CentrePupil referral unit

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryCedars Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableIslamiyah SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 9TF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 9TF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily8-10 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miQuick Stop457 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SPWalking directions to Quick Stop
0.3 miShop To GoCornelian Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 9AWWalking directions to Shop To Go
0.4 miTesco Expressunit 2 & 3 Roe Lee Rental Centre Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9AUWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).

Band A£1,558
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,077
Band D£2,337
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,376
Band G£3,895
Band H£4,674

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 9TF, 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 001DE01012634
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 9TF

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

The area around BB1 9TF records about 35 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BB1 9TF?

The median sale price around BB1 9TF in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £180,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 9TF?

There are 17 schools close to BB1 9TF, including St Thomas's Centre (Outstanding), Cedars Primary School (Good) and Islamiyah School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB1 9TF?

BB1 9TF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,531 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.