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Bastwell & Daisyfield

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About

Bastwell & Daisyfield lies to the east of Blackburn town centre, characterised by densely packed terraced housing built for the textile industry. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping concentrated along Audley Range and Higher Audley Street, serving the immediate community. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal forms a physical boundary to the south, with industrial units and some green space lining its route.

The ward includes the large Central Mosque and the historic, tree-lined Corporation Park on its western edge, providing recreational space. Housing varies from Victorian terraces to more modern social housing developments. The area's layout and architecture are a direct legacy of its industrial past, with the canal and former mill structures remaining prominent features in the local landscape.

Area overview

On average Bastwell & Daisyfield has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 21% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bastwell & Daisyfield is £40,547 per year. The median sale price in Bastwell & Daisyfield is £132,500 (around £147 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,750 and £186,250. There are 1 schools in Bastwell & Daisyfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bastwell & Daisyfield is home to around 9,017 people, with a population density of about 9,424.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bastwell & Daisyfield Population
9,017
Population density
9,424.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.49(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.74(+21%)
Other theft
8.32(+26%)
Vehicle crime
7.76(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,373
48.51%
Indian
2,884
31.99%
British
780
8.65%
Bangladeshi
298
3.31%
Other Asian
148
1.64%
Total population: 9,015

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,288
34.18%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,440
21.51%
Level 3 (A level)
883
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
843
12.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
812
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 6,694

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
952
36.56%
Other social rented
563
21.62%
Owns with a mortgage
440
16.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
404
15.51%
Social rents from council
142
5.45%
Total households: 2,604

Property prices in Bastwell & Daisyfield

Median price: £132,500
Price per sq ft: £147
Sales (last 12 months): 24
Typical range (middle 50%): £119K – £186K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £147 per square foot) in Bastwell & Daisyfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £235,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£184,000£163
Terraced16£127,500£138
Flats1£53,000£83

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bastwell & Daisyfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£88,000£72,500
2017£105,000£70,000
2018£92,500£83,000
2019£99,000£86,000
2020£125,000£104,000
2021£121,000£95,000
2022£127,000£125,000
2023£139,750£116,500
2024£130,000£115,000
2025£160,250£125,000
2026£184,000£139,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£94£79
2017£133£83
2018£124£85
2019£137£100
2020£129£100
2021£143£95
2022£163£123
2023£175£116
2024£183£114
2025£177£125
2026£163£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bastwell & Daisyfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,001
Band F£3,547
Band G£4,092
Band H£4,911

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bastwell & Daisyfield ward.

Local councillors

Shakeel Choudhry

Bastwell & Daisyfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent