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BB1

BLACKBURN

Lancashire, North West, England

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BB1 is the postcode district for BLACKBURN, located in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £240,930
1yr change ▼ 12.7%
Crime 33% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£240,930

▼ 12.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% below national avg

Crime Rate

107.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

33% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

37 schools

Broadband Speed

333 Mbps

Property Prices in BB1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB1 is £240,930, which is 5% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB1 cost 16.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB1 have fallen 12.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £328,645 365
Semi-detached £188,608 750
Terraced £119,287 893
Flat £91,910 78
All types £240,930 2218

5-Year Price History

£198K £221K £245K £269K £292K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BB1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 107.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB1 has a crime rate significantly 32% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
35.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
30.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
12.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BB1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB1 has 37 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Brunel Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Audley Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Intack Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Daisyfield Primary School Primary Good mi
Lammack Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

8

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,540

Population

57

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BB1 are 333.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB1 is collected by Blackburn Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BB1 — BLACKBURN

Area Summary

BB1 (BLACKBURN) offers affordable property prices (£240,930, 16% below national average), higher-than-average crime (32% above national average), 37 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (333 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BB1 BLACKBURN

What is the average house price in BB1 BLACKBURN?
The average house price in BB1 (BLACKBURN) is £240,930, based on 2218 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.7% over the past year.
Is BB1 BLACKBURN a safe area to live?
Crime in BB1 is above the national average (107.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (35.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (30.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BB1 BLACKBURN?
The population of BB1 (BLACKBURN) is approximately 162,540 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BB1?
The average broadband download speed in BB1 is 333 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BB1 BLACKBURN?
There are 37 schools in or near BB1. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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