Postcode BL7 8BH is located in a rural village, within the West Pennine ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden is £61,292 per year. The nearest station is Entwistle located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden is £61,292 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL7 8BH.
Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden near BL7 8BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Entwistle located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £268,750 in West Pennine area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,120 up to £1,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £429,995 |
| Flats | 4 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £239,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Pennine
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.