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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.

Data Sources

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