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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 moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.1% 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. 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
21.1%
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
31.27(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.84(+28%)
Vehicle crime
9.65(+60%)
Other theft
7.87(+19%)
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

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Bastwell & Daisyfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £240,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bastwell & Daisyfield 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 Bastwell & Daisyfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£86,500
Semi-Detached2£75,000
Terraced20£120,000

10 years median price trend in Bastwell & Daisyfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bastwell & Daisyfield.

Data Sources

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