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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£262,995
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £330K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £262,995 (about £241 per square foot) in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached82£329,995£254
Semi-Detached56£215,000£235
Terraced20£158,725£194
Flats13£115,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,000£71,500£135,000£126,700
2017£267,475£137,000£153,000£120,750
2018£234,995£89,950£158,725£137,475
2019£249,950£91,000£160,000£150,500
2020£279,995£90,000£159,000£140,000
2021£276,495£142,500£175,500£152,500
2022£304,995£92,500£196,250£175,000
2023£334,995£108,000£186,000£162,500
2024£325,000£91,000£206,000£171,000
2025£332,998£111,000£220,000£167,500
2026£340,000£115,000£218,000£202,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£135£162£130
2017£201£236£171£117
2018£203£171£181£136
2019£200£170£182£155
2020£206£174£178£128
2021£214£180£204£150
2022£227£164£218£167
2023£240£190£213£181
2024£248£148£229£172
2025£253£185£233£181
2026£247£218£258£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey in the last year.

All postcodes in Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey

BB25JT

Gallica Lane

BB25GY

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25FH

Blossom Walk

BB25AJ

Hollies Close

BB27BG

Billinge & Beardwood

BB25HJ

Kirkstone Avenue

BB26PB

Billinge End Road

BB25EB

Bishopdale Close

BB25DN

Livesey Branch Road

BB26QL

Carrs Wood

BB25JX

Barberry Way

BB25BX

Livesey Branch Road

BB27BD

Scar Lane

BB26QS

Scar Lane

BB25LW

Preston Old Road

BB25DQ

Livesey Branch Road

BB25HW

Park Farm Road

BB25HN

Greystoke Avenue

BB25LB

Holm Street

BB25AR

Buckthorn Lane

BB25DJ

St Davids Avenue

BB26RP

Priory Close

BB25LN

Alastairs Place

BB25PF

Brome Terrace

BB25EY

Wharfedale Close

BB25LZ

Preston Old Road

BB25NB

Preston Old Road

BB25LU

Randle Avenue

BB25BN

Torridon Close

BB25BQ

Solway Avenue

BB27BB

Whinfield Place

BB25DF

Livesey Branch Road

BB25EH

Park Place

BB25FA

Dentdale Close

BB26RE

Sandy Lane

BB30LL

Broken Stone Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.