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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

BB25AS

Thistle Trail

BB25EU

York Terrace

BB25BG

Tetbury Close

BB25HG

Kentmere Drive

BB27AL

Larmenier Retirement Village

BB25JG

Rose Hill Road

BB25GT

Aspen Close

BB27FE

Wilton Close

BB26RG

Regents Close

BB25AE

Larch Close

BB26SF

Assheton Road

BB26RD

Long Lane

BB26RA

Billinge End Road

BB27QU

The Hedgerow

BB25DL

St Michaels Close

BB25NH

Hayfield Road

BB30LW

York View

BB25ES

Sutton Street

BB25BE

Newlands Close

BB25AU

Burford Close

BB25BH

Rannoch Drive

BB25JP

Broken Stone Road

BB26QA

Billinge Side

BB25HS

Harebell Close

BB26PX

Buncer Lane

BB27AJ

Preston New Road

BB26QG

Carr Lane

BB25AD

Pinewood

BB26PT

Billinge End Road

BB25JJ

Bowden Avenue

BB25JR

Stockclough Lane

BB25NU

Preston Old Road

BB25HT

Rosebay Avenue

BB25LL

Preston Old Road

BB27AH

Beardwood Drive

BB25JZ

Loganberry Court

BB25NE

The Crescent

BB27FF

Wilton Court

BB25PG

Livesey with Pleasington

BB26RL

Under Billinge Lane

BB25PH

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25AA

The Evergreens

BB25DY

Cloudberry Curve

BB24BG

Gladstone Close

BB25AL

Firtrees Drive

BB25AF

Pinewood

BB27QR

The Pastures

BB22TP

Preston Old Road

BB25AQ

Cypress Ridge

BB25PL

Livesey with Pleasington

BB27AQ

Preston New Road

BB25JE

Pleasington Lane

BB25HH

Keswick Drive

BB27AP

Belmont Close

BB25AN

Boxwood Drive

BB27AR

Wyfordby Avenue

BB25LA

Acorn Way

BB25FU

Oak Drive

BB26QT

Carr Lane

BB25JN

Tintagell Close

BB25NX

Cherry Tree Lane

BB25PE

White Clover Avenue

BB25FG

Millwood Mews

BB24AB

Gladstone Close

BB27FL

Mellor Close

BB25HD

Preston Old Road

BB25AY

Banbury Close

BB25LY

Preston Old Road

BB25NG

The Crescent

BB25AW

Pinewood

BB26SJ

Billinge Avenue

BB25FN

Treetops Close

BB26AF

Tower Road

BB25EP

Preston Old Road

BB25BD

Beechwood Drive

BB27AB

Whinfield Place

BB26QE

Woodgates Road

BB25FF

Orchard Gardens

BB25FR

Harriets Heights

BB25JQ

Brownlow Terrace

BB25JF

Pleasington Lane

BB25HQ

Wythburn Avenue

BB25DT

Eskdale Crescent

BB25FY

Elder Close

BB25LS

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25FT

Hawthorn Lane

BB25PD

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25DU

Arnside Crescent

BB25FX

Juniper Grove

BB26QP

Copper Beeches

BB25EN

Preston Old Road

BB25BB

Witney Avenue

BB25DS

Langdale Close

BB25HE

Kentmere Drive

BB26QF

Meins Road

BB26QD

Pall Mall

BB25NN

Woodlands Avenue

BB25DA

Honeysuckle Gardens

BB25FZ

Bluebell Way

BB27QY

The Paddock

Data Sources

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