Is BB1 2HU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

312 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of BB1 2HU. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
131
Anti-social behaviour
42
Public order
37
Criminal damage & arson
16
Other theft
16
Vehicle crime
16
Burglary
15
Drugs
13

House prices

£165,882

Average price in Blackburn with Darwen (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 5.8% year on year.

Terraced
£137,837
Semi-detached
£183,287
Detached
£298,455
Flat / maisonette
£90,234

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for BB1 2HU specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near BB1 2HU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near BB1 2HU on Check Food Hygiene

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