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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 63 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
63
Deprivation level
4/10
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
33.65(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.84(+44%)
Vehicle crime
6.96(+16%)
Other theft
5.17(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-53%)
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%
Other White
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £233,500 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
Terraced28£175,000
Detached35£322,250
Flats4£117,750
Semi-Detached35£224,950

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

BB27QX

The Brambles

BB27FY

Braddock Bluff

BB27FZ

Christabelle Lane

BB27DX

Winnipeg Close

BB26DU

Whitehall Road

BB26EG

Mollington Road

BB26LB

Azalea Road

BB27BH

Beardwood Meadow

BB27QN

Woodburn Close

BB27BA

Merlin Road

BB27QS

The Dene

BB27AG

Wycollar Drive

BB26PY

Billinge End Road

BB27FG

Lever Close

BB27DG

St Lawrence Avenue

BB27DZ

Ontario Close

BB27FL

Mellor Close

BB27AB

Whinfield Place

BB27DD

Vancouver Crescent

BB27GR

Entwistle Drive

BB26JG

West View Place

BB26QE

Woodgates Road

BB27QY

The Paddock

BB18AR

Willow Lane

BB26HJ

Leamington Road

BB26JY

St Silas's Road

BB26QP

Copper Beeches

BB26JE

Dinckley Square

BB27AT

Beardwood Brow

BB26JR

Woodfold Place

BB27GU

Rathbone Avenue

BB27DB

Toronto Road

BB26JJ

New Bank Road

BB27DA

Quebec Road

BB27BY

Montreal Road

BB26SE

Buncer Lane

BB27QW

Stockwood Close

BB27BQ

The Coppice

BB27GT

Millicent Way

BB27GQ

Entwistle Drive

BB26PT

Billinge End Road

BB27BW

Beardwood Park

BB27BB

Whinfield Place

BB18FJ

Bevan Street

BB27BN

The Spinney

BB26JX

St Silass Road

BB26DT

Revidge Road

BB26JQ

Revidge Road

BB26QJ

Heathfield Park

BB26JZ

Woodbine Road

BB26PS

Preston New Road

BB27DN

Yew Tree Drive

BB27FA

Clarence Park

BB26HQ

St Silass Road

BB27GN

Constance Gardens

BB27AJ

Preston New Road

BB26QQ

Meins Road

BB18FQ

Webb Square

BB26JU

Azalea Road

BB26HG

Leamington Road

BB26SJ

Billinge Avenue

BB26EF

Fecitt Road

BB26JW

New Bank Road

BB27FN

Beardwood

BB27BD

Scar Lane

BB18JX

Lammack Road

BB18LB

Willow Trees Drive

BB27FU

Astor Crescent

Data Sources

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