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Audley & Queen's Park

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About

Audley & Queen's Park is a residential ward situated to the south of Blackburn town centre. The area is defined by its mixture of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments, with the large Queen's Park Hospital serving as a major local employer. The ward is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which provides a green corridor for walking.

The namesake Queen's Park itself is a central feature, containing a boating lake, conservatory, and cricket ground. The park hosts annual events like the Blackburn Mela. Local life revolves around the shopping parade on Audley Range, which meets everyday needs, and the area maintains strong community ties through various local institutions and places of worship.

Area overview

On average Audley & Queen's Park has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Audley & Queen's Park is £36,997 per year. There are 6 schools in Audley & Queen's Park: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Audley & Queen's Park is home to around 10,902 people, with a population density of about 5,676.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Audley & Queen's Park Population
10,902
Population density
5,676.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.33(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.27(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.84(+43%)
Other theft
11.65(+76%)
Public order
11.47(+14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,279
39.25%
Indian
3,293
30.21%
British
2,124
19.48%
Other White
277
2.54%
Bangladeshi
174
1.6%
Total population: 10,902

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,511
31.62%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,613
20.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,149
14.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,102
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
971
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 7,940

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,146
34.17%
Other social rented
712
21.23%
Owns with a mortgage
556
16.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
555
16.55%
Social rents from council
227
6.77%
Total households: 3,354

Property prices in Audley & Queen's Park

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £117,500 in Audley & Queen's Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Audley & Queen's Park in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Audley & Queen's Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached11£147,500
Terraced25£105,500

10 years median price trend in Audley & Queen's Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Audley & Queen's Park.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.