Postcode insights

BB2 6AA

Strawberry Bank

Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Interactive map showing BB2 6AA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for BB2 6AA

Overview

Postcode BB2 6AA is located in an urban city, within the Shear Brow & Corporation Park 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 228.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Corporation Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
228
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Central Blackburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from BB2 6AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Blackburn near BB2 6AA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 6AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB2 6AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCorporation ParkLargeWalking directions to Corporation Park
0.2 miCorporation Park War MemorialSmallWalking directions to Corporation Park War Memorial

Area Profile

Population
519
Population density
2,104.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.52(+210%)
Anti-social behaviour
100.93(+462%)
Shoplifting
51.48(+791%)
Public order
34.05(+236%)
Other theft
21.08(+219%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
229
44.12%
Pakistani
127
24.47%
British
62
11.95%
Other White
28
5.39%
Other
15
2.89%
Total population: 519

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
123
30.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
109
26.72%
Level 3 (A level)
56
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
12.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 408

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
43.32%
Owns outright
47
25.13%
Owns with a mortgage
27
14.44%
Other forms of private rent
21
11.23%
Other social rented
7
3.74%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Median price£156,500
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£97K – £222K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 (about £136 per square foot) in Shear Brow & Corporation Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shear Brow & Corporation Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£400,000£123
Semi-Detached6£215,000£175
Terraced10£131,250£133
Flats6£105,000£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shear Brow & Corporation Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£59,000£123,000£90,000
2017£60,000£137,500£94,000
2018£78,500£130,000£91,000
2019£65,000£168,000£102,500
2020£78,500£130,000£90,500
2021£73,000£144,000£120,500
2022£86,000£187,500£120,000
2023£68,000£200,000£112,500
2024£107,475£170,500£140,000
2025£120,000£172,500£156,500
2026£89,500£250,000£156,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shear Brow & Corporation Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shear Brow & Corporation Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£110£153£96
2017£124£110£94
2018£126£110£92
2019£124£137£92
2020£92£125£93
2021£119£154£110
2022£142£115£113
2023£126£204£114
2024£132£126£136
2025£130£158£131
2026£135£181£131
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shear Brow & Corporation Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shear Brow & Corporation Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 6AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 6AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 20252, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 1AWTerracedFreehold£120,000
28 Feb 2025Capita Business Centre, Castleway House, 17, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 1AUOtherFreehold£3,180,000
16 Jan 20265, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 1ARTerracedFreehold£130,000
18 Aug 20257, Wellington Street St Johns, Blackburn, BB1 8AFOtherFreehold£130,000
19 Aug 2025Guardian House, 42, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6AHOtherFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the BB2 6AA postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 6AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusBlackburn CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Michael With St John CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 6AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 6AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miYour Convenience Store7 New Market Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DRWalking directions to Your Convenience Store
0.3 miAldiMontague Street, Blackburn, BB2 1EHWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miFarmfoodsAstley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DHWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miKurdistan SupermarketKing Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DTWalking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket
0.4 miMorrisonsRailway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AZWalking directions to Morrisons

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 BB2 6AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hussain Akhtar

Shear Brow & Corporation Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Adnan Hussain

Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackburnE14001102
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BlackburnE02002620
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 006DE01012644
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 6AA

Is BB2 6AA (Central Blackburn) safe?

The area around BB2 6AA records about 228 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB2 6AA?

The median sale price around BB2 6AA in Central Blackburn is £156,500 (about £136 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB2 6AA?

There are 20 schools close to BB2 6AA, including Blackburn College (Good), St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Good) and St Michael With St John CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB2 6AA?

The closest station to BB2 6AA is Blackburn, about 765 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 6AA?

BB2 6AA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB2 6AA (Central Blackburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 6AA is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hussain Akhtar (Labour Party).

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.