Postcode BB2 1LN is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn Central ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Blackburn area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 449.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Blackburn is £28,000 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Corporation Park War Memorial.
Central Blackburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 35 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 449.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 78.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Blackburn is £28,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from BB2 1LN.
Central Blackburn near BB2 1LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Corporation Park War Memorial | Small | Walking directions to Corporation Park War Memorial |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £237,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £146,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackburn Central
In the BB2 1LN postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 1LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Convenience Store | Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 7DR | Walking directions to Your Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Astley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Kurdistan Supermarket | King Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DT | Walking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Montague Street, Blackburn, BB2 1EH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Whalley Banks, Blackburn, BB2 1NU | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.