Postcode BB2 1XH 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 Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 356.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank is £31,200 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Griffin Park.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 29 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 356.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 71.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank is £31,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from BB2 1XH.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank near BB2 1XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
| 0.7 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Griffin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Griffin Park |
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 1XH postcode area, located within Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 1XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Smak Polski | 48-56 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TB | Walking directions to Smak Polski |
| 0.1 mi | P&L Bargins | 44 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TB | Walking directions to P&L Bargins |
| 0.1 mi | Pound Plus | 24-32 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TB | Walking directions to Pound Plus |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 79A Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Krakow | 12-18 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TB | Walking directions to Krakow |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.