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Billinge & Beardwood

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About

Billinge & Beardwood is a residential ward in the east of Blackburn. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including inter-war semis and more modern developments, set along streets that follow the local topography. It is primarily a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with several local schools and community facilities serving its population.

The ward includes the open grassland of Billinge Hill, which provides elevated views across the town. This green space is a notable local feature for walking and recreation. The area is functionally connected to Blackburn town centre, with convenient road links supporting daily commuting and local commerce.

Area overview

On average Billinge & Beardwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Billinge & Beardwood is £53,930 per year. There are 5 schools in Billinge & Beardwood: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Billinge & Beardwood is home to around 9,481 people, with a population density of about 1,880.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Billinge & Beardwood Population
9,481
Population density
1,880.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.85(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.37(+42%)
Vehicle crime
8.65(+43%)
Other theft
6.22(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.75(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
3,265
34.43%
Pakistani
2,787
29.39%
British
2,561
27%
Other Asian
143
1.51%
Arab
112
1.18%
Total population: 9,484

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,697
37.87%
No qualifications
1,356
19.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,042
14.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
922
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 7,122

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,447
48.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,040
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
338
11.35%
Other forms of private rent
84
2.82%
Other social rented
48
1.61%
Total households: 2,978

Property prices in Billinge & Beardwood

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £238,500 in Billinge & Beardwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Billinge & Beardwood 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 Billinge & Beardwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£300,000
Flats5£80,000
Semi-Detached32£227,750
Terraced30£153,750

10 years median price trend in Billinge & Beardwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billinge & Beardwood.

All postcodes in Billinge & Beardwood

BB27AA

Preston New Road

BB27FX

Well Lane

BB27QR

The Pastures

BB22SS

Preston Old Road

BB27BG

Billinge & Beardwood

BB27DS

Calgary Avenue

BB27EJ

Whinney Lane

BB27AY

White Road

BB26PS

Preston New Road

BB27BQ

The Coppice

BB26JU

Azalea Road

BB26SB

Billinge Close

BB27BW

Beardwood Park

BB27FZ

Christabelle Lane

BB18FN

Beveridge Mews

BB26DU

Whitehall Road

BB26EG

Mollington Road

BB27AT

Beardwood Brow

BB27DE

Quebec Road

BB26PY

Billinge End Road

BB27AR

Wyfordby Avenue

BB18FL

Moore Avenue

BB18EH

Rosa Close

BB27FA

Clarence Park

BB27FB

Acrefield

BB27GU

Rathbone Avenue

BB18LL

Ramsgreave Drive

BB26JX

St Silass Road

BB26QP

Copper Beeches

BB27AZ

Wycollar Road

BB27BA

Merlin Road

BB27BJ

Acrefield

BB27BH

Beardwood Meadow

BB27GR

Entwistle Drive

BB27DX

Winnipeg Close

BB27QX

The Brambles

BB26DT

Revidge Road

BB27AN

Preston New Road

BB26QH

Meins Croft

BB27FL

Mellor Close

BB26HJ

Leamington Road

BB26JG

West View Place

BB27GQ

Entwistle Drive

BB26QE

Woodgates Road

BB26QL

Carrs Wood

BB27BZ

Quebec Road

BB27HJ

Eden Park

BB18JR

West Leigh Road

BB26JF

Mile End Row

BB18FP

Attlee Close

BB22TP

Preston Old Road

BB26SD

Billinge Avenue

BB27AH

Beardwood Drive

BB27AQ

Preston New Road

BB27DB

Toronto Road

BB26PT

Billinge End Road

BB26SF

Assheton Road

BB27GW

Redhead Road

BB26PZ

Woodgates Road

BB27FY

Braddock Bluff

BB27AU

Ryburn Avenue

BB27BY

Montreal Road

BB27DT

Columbia Way

BB27QU

The Hedgerow

BB27QP

Heartwood Close

BB27BX

Whinney Lane

BB27DD

Vancouver Crescent

BB27DL

Whinney Lane

Data Sources

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