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Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey

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About

Beardwood, Pleasington and Livesey form a primarily residential area on the western fringe of Blackburn. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, set along quiet, tree-lined roads. It is bordered by open farmland and the M65 motorway, providing direct transport links. The area includes several local schools and community facilities, serving its settled population.

The landscape is defined by the wooded slopes of the Roddlesworth area, which extend into the locality. Pleasington is noted for its historic cemetery and the prominent St. Mary and St. John's Church, situated on a hill overlooking the valley. The area offers access to countryside walks near the River Darwen, blending suburban living with proximity to green spaces.

Area overview

On average Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey is £50,755 per year. There are 6 schools in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey is home to around 8,739 people, with a population density of about 614.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey Population
8,739
Population density
614.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.48(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.54(0%)
Vehicle crime
4.35(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.89(-57%)
Other theft
3.2(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,258
83.05%
Indian
683
7.82%
Pakistani
420
4.81%
Other White
68
0.78%
Irish
66
0.76%
Total population: 8,739

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,651
36.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,273
17.52%
No qualifications
1,107
15.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
923
12.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
640
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 7,267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,775
49.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,340
37.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
275
7.66%
Other social rented
110
3.06%
Other forms of private rent
64
1.78%
Total households: 3,591

Property prices in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £243,500 in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey 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 Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached72£320,500
Flats9£104,000
Semi-Detached61£210,000
Terraced26£191,250

10 years median price trend in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey.

All postcodes in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey

BB25PG

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25FX

Juniper Grove

BB25AB

Holly Tree Way

BB25AW

Pinewood

BB26AF

Tower Road

BB26RE

Sandy Lane

BB26RF

Pleasington Lane

BB25JG

Rose Hill Road

BB25AH

Bracken Close

BB25HJ

Kirkstone Avenue

BB25ND

Preston Old Road

BB25PL

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25EF

Wharfedale Close

BB25JW

Cottongrass Close

BB25PB

Livesey with Pleasington

BB26SG

Lawley Road

BB25DH

Horden View

BB25FE

Hazel Green

BB25HT

Rosebay Avenue

BB25NF

The Crescent

BB24BG

Gladstone Close

BB25AY

Banbury Close

BB25FZ

Bluebell Way

BB26QS

Scar Lane

BB25AD

Pinewood

BB25EX

Feilden Place

BB25LW

Preston Old Road

BB25BB

Witney Avenue

BB25DN

Livesey Branch Road

BB25FR

Harriets Heights

BB25LR

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25BG

Tetbury Close

BB25EH

Park Place

BB25HF

Kentmere Drive

BB25JH

Pleasington Lane

BB27BB

Whinfield Place

BB25DP

Langdale Road

BB25DU

Arnside Crescent

BB25FY

Elder Close

BB26QF

Meins Road

BB26TD

Billinge & Beardwood

BB25FN

Treetops Close

BB25LD

The Gables

BB25LL

Preston Old Road

BB25NW

Woodlands Avenue

BB25BE

Newlands Close

BB26PX

Buncer Lane

BB25RB

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25EU

York Terrace

BB25LZ

Preston Old Road

BB25NR

Springfield Avenue

BB25PP

Lingfield Way

BB26QB

Billinge End Road

BB27FF

Wilton Court

BB25DF

Livesey Branch Road

BB25DT

Eskdale Crescent

BB25NQ

Livesey Hall Close

BB25LA

Acorn Way

BB25LU

Randle Avenue

BB25PE

White Clover Avenue

BB27AL

Larmenier Retirement Village

BB25AU

Burford Close

BB25BH

Rannoch Drive

BB25FB

Kingsley Close

BB25HP

Park Farm Road

BB25JJ

Bowden Avenue

BB27FJ

Country Mews

BB25AF

Pinewood

BB25HX

Livesey Branch Road

BB26QQ

Meins Road

BB25DL

St Michaels Close

BB25DX

Livesey Branch Road

BB25FH

Blossom Walk

BB25HR

Larkspur Close

BB25JF

Pleasington Lane

BB25JP

Broken Stone Road

BB25PD

Livesey with Pleasington

BB26QA

Billinge Side

BB26QG

Carr Lane

BB25PF

Brome Terrace

BB25DG

St Michaels Close

BB30LN

Whalley Terrace

BB25NL

Preston Old Road

BB26QZ

Billinge End Road

BB25AN

Boxwood Drive

BB25DQ

Livesey Branch Road

BB25DS

Langdale Close

BB25FU

Oak Drive

BB25JL

Links Lane

BB25LP

Preston Old Road

BB25NB

Preston Old Road

BB25NX

Cherry Tree Lane

BB26PB

Billinge End Road

BB27AP

Belmont Close

BB25FD

Star Drive

BB27FE

Wilton Close

BB24AB

Gladstone Close

BB25AJ

Hollies Close

BB25FP

The Fallows

BB26SJ

Billinge Avenue

Data Sources

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