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Blackburn Central

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About

Blackburn Central ward is located in the heart of Blackburn with Darwen, covering a mix of residential, commercial, and public spaces. The area includes key landmarks such as Blackburn Cathedral and the town hall, alongside retail hubs like The Mall shopping centre. Residential streets feature a blend of Victorian terraces and modern housing, with local amenities including schools, parks, and healthcare facilities.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Blackburn railway station providing links to Manchester and other nearby towns. Green spaces such as Corporation Park offer recreational areas, while the town centre hosts markets and cultural events. Blackburn Central serves as a focal point for the borough, combining historical architecture with everyday services for residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Blackburn Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 255 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blackburn Central is £28,779 per year. There are 13 schools in Blackburn Central: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
255
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackburn Central Population
9,279
Population density
3,085.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,390
36.53%
Pakistani
2,149
23.16%
Indian
1,824
19.66%
Other White
650
7.01%
African
281
3.03%
Total population: 9,279

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,472
39.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
718
19.23%
Owns outright
662
17.73%
Social rents from council
419
11.22%
Owns with a mortgage
360
9.64%
Total households: 3,733

Property prices in Blackburn Central

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn Central 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 Blackburn Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£237,500
Flats4£64,000
Semi-Detached9£146,000
Terraced17£125,000

10 years median price trend in Blackburn Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.

All postcodes in Blackburn Central

BB21BD

Northgate

BB29PJ

Islington

BB29PQ

Islington

BB29PR

Islington

BB29PW

Islington

BB29QA

Islington

BB29QE

Islington

BB29QF

Islington

BB29QJ

Islington

BB29QL

Islington

BB29QN

Islington

BB29QY

Islington

BB29RF

Central Blackburn

BB29RL

Islington

BB29RS

Islington

BB29SA

King William Street

BB29SB

King William Street

BB29SD

King William Street

BB29SE

King William Street

BB29SL

King William Street

BB29SN

King William Street

BB29SP

King William Street

BB29SQ

King William Street

BB29SR

King William Street

BB29SS

King William Street

BB29ST

King William Street

BB29SU

King William Street

BB29SW

King William Street

BB29SX

King William Street

BB29SY

King William Street

BB29SZ

King William Street

BB29TA

King William Street

BB29TB

King William Street

BB29TD

King William Street

BB29TE

Central Blackburn

BB29TF

King William Street

BB29TG

King William Street

BB29TH

King William Street

BB29TJ

King William Street

BB29TL

King William Street

BB29TN

King William Street

BB29TP

Central Blackburn

BB29TQ

Central Blackburn

BB29TR

Central Blackburn

BB29TS

Central Blackburn

BB29TT

Central Blackburn

BB29TU

Central Blackburn

BB29TZ

Central Blackburn

BB29UA

Central Blackburn

BB29UE

Central Blackburn

BB29UF

Central Blackburn

BB29UH

Central Blackburn

BB29UN

Central Blackburn

BB29ZZ

King William Street

BB29SF

King William Street

BB29SG

King William Street

BB29SH

King William Street

BB29SJ

King William Street

BB67GL

Islington

BB11BN

Bridgemill Road

BB11DL

Eleanor Street

BB11DN

Stirling Drive

BB11EZ

High Street

BB11SA

Pringle Street

BB11YW

Audley Lane

BB15BY

Bancroft Street

BB15DQ

Barbara Castle Way

BB16BH

Regent Street

BB16LQ

Shearwater Drive

BB21DH

Alma Street

BB21JL

Northgate

BB21TX

Dixon Street

BB21XH

Bank Top

BB22AP

Pilkington Street

BB22EH

Chapel Street

BB23AX

Highfield Road

BB23BB

Robert Street

BB23DT

Newchurch Close

BB23QN

Bolton Road

BB29HH

Islington

BB29HR

Islington

BB11BD

Brunel Drive

BB11EP

Jubilee Street

BB11HN

Audley

BB21TS

Foundry Street

BB21TQ

Chicken Street

BB22AQ

Darwen Street

BB22AL

Freckleton Street

BB22JE

Harrison Street

BB23AL

Balmoral Close

BB11BL

Cicely Court

BB11DT

Cranwell Close

BB11FB

Dandy Walk

BB15BX

Eanam

BB15ED

Primrose Bank

BB16BE

James Street

BB16LH

Oriole Close

BB16WX

Islington

BB22AJ

Darwen Street

BB22BA

Coleridge Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.