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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

BB27QY

The Paddock

BB25NP

Preston Old Road

BB27FG

Lever Close

BB25BY

Old Gates Drive

BB25DA

Honeysuckle Gardens

BB24BF

Gladstone Close

BB25AT

Beechwood Drive

BB25BX

Livesey Branch Road

BB25GY

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25JN

Tintagell Close

BB25FG

Millwood Mews

BB25HE

Kentmere Drive

BB27AJ

Preston New Road

BB25PJ

Wood Avens Close

BB27AB

Whinfield Place

BB25BL

Melfort Close

BB25ED

Coverdale Drive

BB25EQ

Moorland Avenue

BB27AE

Billinge & Beardwood

BB25EN

Preston Old Road

BB25ES

Sutton Street

BB25PH

Livesey with Pleasington

BB26QJ

Heathfield Park

BB26QT

Carr Lane

BB26RL

Under Billinge Lane

BB27FH

Lever Court

BB25JQ

Brownlow Terrace

BB25NS

Victoria Avenue

BB25DJ

St Davids Avenue

BB25EL

Coronation Avenue

BB27AF

Wycollar Road

BB27BD

Scar Lane

BB25PA

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25EE

Littondale Gardens

BB25NG

The Crescent

BB25AL

Firtrees Drive

BB24SN

Nook Lane

BB25JT

Gallica Lane

BB26RJ

Old Hall Lane

BB30LP

Tockholes Road

BB25FF

Orchard Gardens

BB25AS

Thistle Trail

BB25BW

Lomond Gardens

BB25AG

Linden Lea

BB25EW

Pleasington Lane

BB25JR

Stockclough Lane

BB27AA

Preston New Road

BB27QR

The Pastures

BB22SS

Preston Old Road

BB25DR

Dale Crescent

BB27BG

Billinge & Beardwood

BB25HW

Park Farm Road

BB25LS

Livesey with Pleasington

BB26RP

Priory Close

BB27BQ

The Coppice

BB25DD

Moorland Drive

BB25DW

Langdale Road

BB25EA

Horden Rake

BB25EZ

Eclipse Road

BB25HS

Harebell Close

BB25LX

Preston Old Road

BB25AZ

Woodstock Crescent

BB25DY

Cloudberry Curve

BB25NE

The Crescent

BB26RA

Billinge End Road

BB25HD

Preston Old Road

BB25JZ

Loganberry Court

BB26PY

Billinge End Road

BB27AR

Wyfordby Avenue

BB25DB

Livesey Branch Road

BB25NU

Preston Old Road

BB25GT

Aspen Close

BB26RB

Woodcock Hill Road

BB25GU

Foxglove Court

BB25LT

Cherry Tree Court

BB25NH

Livesey with Pleasington

BB26QD

Pall Mall

BB26QP

Copper Beeches

BB26RD

Long Lane

BB25FJ

Cockridge Avenue

BB25FT

Hawthorn Lane

BB25HQ

Wythburn Avenue

BB25AA

The Evergreens

BB25ER

Preston Old Road

BB25HG

Kentmere Drive

BB25NT

Sunnyside Avenue

BB25BN

Torridon Close

BB25FL

The Grove

BB25HL

Kentmere Drive

BB27AN

Preston New Road

BB24SH

Green Lane

BB25EB

Bishopdale Close

BB25HN

Greystoke Avenue

BB26QH

Meins Croft

BB27FL

Mellor Close

BB25AR

Buckthorn Lane

BB25BQ

Solway Avenue

BB25EJ

Princess Gardens

BB25FA

Dentdale Close

BB25EY

Wharfedale Close

Data Sources

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