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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 very low crime levels, with around 36 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
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
18.42(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.62(-2%)
Vehicle crime
4.92(-18%)
Other theft
3.09(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.98(-67%)
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 193 recent sales, the median property price is £259,950 in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 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
Detached96£335,995
Semi-Detached62£217,500
Terraced23£162,000
Flats12£111,000

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

BB25DX

Livesey Branch Road

BB26QZ

Billinge End Road

BB25GU

Foxglove Court

BB25BW

Lomond Gardens

BB25HP

Park Farm Road

BB25JH

Pleasington Lane

BB25AZ

Woodstock Crescent

BB27AF

Wycollar Road

BB27AE

Billinge & Beardwood

BB26QB

Billinge End Road

BB25NQ

Livesey Hall Close

BB25AT

Beechwood Drive

BB25PA

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25FL

The Grove

BB26PY

Billinge End Road

BB25EZ

Eclipse Road

BB25NA

Cherry Tree Terrace

BB25DW

Langdale Road

BB25ED

Coverdale Drive

BB27AA

Preston New Road

BB25EX

Feilden Place

BB25FB

Kingsley Close

BB25HL

Kentmere Drive

BB26SG

Lawley Road

BB25AG

Linden Lea

BB27BQ

The Coppice

BB26QQ

Meins Road

BB25NF

The Crescent

BB25FD

Star Drive

BB25EA

Horden Rake

BB25NS

Victoria Avenue

BB25RB

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25LD

The Gables

BB25AB

Holly Tree Way

BB25BL

Melfort Close

BB25NR

Springfield Avenue

BB27FG

Lever Close

BB25FJ

Cockridge Avenue

BB25DH

Horden View

BB25EQ

Moorland Avenue

BB26QH

Meins Croft

BB25NP

Preston Old Road

BB25LQ

Geddes Street

BB25DP

Langdale Road

BB26RN

Under Billinge Lane

BB26PZ

Woodgates Road

BB25PP

Lingfield Way

BB25DR

Dale Crescent

BB26QJ

Heathfield Park

BB25JW

Cottongrass Close

BB25FP

The Fallows

BB26RJ

Old Hall Lane

BB25BY

Old Gates Drive

BB25AH

Bracken Close

BB25LP

Preston Old Road

BB25EJ

Princess Gardens

BB25EL

Coronation Avenue

BB25DD

Moorland Drive

BB25FE

Hazel Green

BB26RB

Woodcock Hill Road

BB25HF

Kentmere Drive

BB25ER

Preston Old Road

BB30LP

Tockholes Road

BB25EE

Littondale Gardens

BB26RF

Pleasington Lane

BB26QU

Meins Road

BB25HR

Larkspur Close

BB25LR

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25AX

Beechwood Drive

BB25EG

Livesey Branch Road

BB25LT

Cherry Tree Court

BB24BF

Gladstone Close

BB27FJ

Country Mews

BB25NL

Preston Old Road

BB25FS

Fern Crescent

BB25HX

Livesey Branch Road

BB25DG

St Michaels Close

BB27AN

Preston New Road

BB30LN

Whalley Terrace

BB25DB

Livesey Branch Road

BB25JY

Foxtail Rise

BB25PB

Livesey with Pleasington

BB26TD

Billinge & Beardwood

BB27FH

Lever Court

BB25ND

Preston Old Road

BB25HU

St Martins Drive

BB25PJ

Wood Avens Close

BB24SN

Nook Lane

BB25EW

Pleasington Lane

BB26QY

Billinge End Road

BB25EF

Wharfedale Close

BB25JL

Links Lane

BB25FQ

Bracken Place

BB25NW

Woodlands Avenue

BB25NT

Sunnyside Avenue

BB25ET

East Street

BB27HJ

Eden Park

BB25LX

Preston Old Road

BB24SH

Green Lane

BB22SS

Preston Old Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.