Postcode insights

BB1 9TJ

Whalley New Road

Roe Lee

Interactive map showing BB1 9TJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for BB1 9TJ

Overview

Postcode BB1 9TJ 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 Little Harwood area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Harwood is £39,528 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Little Harwood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,951 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Little Harwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Little Harwood is £39,528 per year.

Noise Level

High

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

Flood risk

No risk

Little Harwood near BB1 9TJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackburn located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
496
Population density
7,607.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.68(-58%)
Vehicle crime
4.9(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.92(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.94(-84%)
Other theft
2.94(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
275
55.56%
Indian
97
19.6%
Bangladeshi
56
11.31%
Other
29
5.86%
British
19
3.84%
Total population: 495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
130
36.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
85
23.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
12.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
10.86%
Level 3 (A level)
37
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 359

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
40.98%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.67%
Other social rented
4
3.28%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 9TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 9TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 2025255, Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9TJTerracedFreehold£165,000
17 Jul 202583, Cedar Street, Blackburn, BB1 9TQTerracedFreehold£145,000
05 Mar 2025Cedar Street Works, Cedar Street, Blackburn, BB1 9TQOtherFreehold£200,000
30 May 202536, Bridgewater Drive, Blackburn, BB1 5AJDetachedFreehold£309,000
25 Apr 20254, Bridgewater Drive, Blackburn, BB1 5AJDetachedFreehold£300,500

Schools

In the BB1 9TJ postcode area, located within Little Harwood, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryCedars Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableIslamiyah SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 9TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 9TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily8-10 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miQuick Stop457 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SPWalking directions to Quick Stop

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 9TJ, 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)Little HarwoodE02002617
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 003BE01012577
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 9TJ

Is BB1 9TJ (Little Harwood) safe?

The area around BB1 9TJ records about 34 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 9TJ?

The median sale price around BB1 9TJ in Little Harwood is £180,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 9TJ?

There are 16 schools close to BB1 9TJ, 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 9TJ?

BB1 9TJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 9TJ (Little Harwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.