Postcode BB1 9UB 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 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Roe Lee Park.
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.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £46,827 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB1 9UB.
Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower near BB1 9UB 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire | N/A | Walking directions to Ramsgreave and Wilpshire |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Roe Lee Park | Medium | Walking directions to Roe Lee Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £290,000 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £182,500 | £203 |
| Terraced | 26 | £140,000 | £154 |
| Flats | 8 | £104,500 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 9UB.
In the BB1 9UB postcode area, located within Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 9UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quick Stop | 457 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SP | Walking directions to Quick Stop |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 8-10 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
Elected local representatives for BB1 9UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sajid Ali
Roe Lee - Elected 7 May 2026
Adnan Hussain
Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB1 9UB 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.
The median sale price around BB1 9UB in Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower is £180,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BB1 9UB, including St Thomas's Centre (Outstanding), Cedars Primary School (Good) and Pleckgate High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB1 9UB is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 1,562 m away.
BB1 9UB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB1 9UB is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sajid Ali (Independent).
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.