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Blackburn Central

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About

Blackburn Central ward encompasses the historic core of the town, focused around the Cathedral and the Town Hall. The area is defined by a mix of civic buildings, retail units, and residential streets radiating from the main thoroughfares. A central feature is the Church Street conservation area, containing many Victorian structures that outline the town's industrial past. The ward functions as the primary administrative and commercial hub for the wider borough.

The landscape includes the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs through the southern part of the ward. This area provides a linear green corridor contrasting with the urban centre. Residential housing consists largely of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, alongside some modern developments. The ward contains the central markets and the main library, serving as key community facilities for daily life.

Area overview

On average Blackburn Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 396 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackburn Central is £34,314 per year. There are 13 schools in Blackburn Central: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). Blackburn Central is home to around 9,279 people, with a population density of about 3,085.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
396
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
202.18(+445%)
Anti-social behaviour
199.48(+971%)
Shoplifting
80.83(+1316%)
Public order
40.09(+297%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.43(+306%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,440
34.34%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,400
19.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
969
13.64%
Level 3 (A level)
893
12.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
834
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 7,105

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 33 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Detached5£235,000
Flats4£68,000
Semi-Detached7£146,000
Terraced17£117,000

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

BB22QA

Havelock Street

BB22AB

Canterbury Street

BB22HS

Freckleton Street

BB21LQ

Feilden Street

BB11DN

Stirling Drive

BB11EZ

Railway Road

BB11SA

Pringle Street

BB15DQ

Barbara Castle Way

BB16BH

Regent Street

BB21JL

Northgate

BB21XH

Hamlet Close

BB22AP

Pilkington Street

BB22EH

Chapel Street

BB23AX

Highfield Road

BB23BB

Robert Street

BB23DT

Pendle Drive

BB23QN

Bolton Road

BB22AG

Tattersall Street

BB11BN

Bridgemill Road

BB11DL

Oxford Close

BB11YW

Rose Hill Avenue

BB15BY

Eanam

BB16LQ

Shearwater Drive

BB21TX

Dixon Street

BB21DH

Duke Street

BB29SG

King William Street

BB11BD

Brunel Drive

BB11EP

Jubilee Street

BB21TQ

Throstle Street

BB21TS

Foundry Street

BB22AL

Freckleton Street

BB23AL

Crossfield Street

BB29HH

Islington

BB11BL

Cicely Court

BB11DT

Cranwell Close

BB15BX

Eanam Wharf

BB15ED

Primrose Bank

BB16WX

Islington

BB22AJ

Darwen Street

BB22BA

Coleridge Street

BB29SF

King William Street

BB29SY

King William Street

BB29TB

King William Street

BB11HN

Brunel Walk

BB22AQ

Darwen Street

BB22JE

Harrison Street

BB29HR

Islington

BB11FB

Cathedral Square

BB16BE

James Street

BB16LH

Oriole Close

BB22HL

St Peter Street

BB23HR

Gillies Street

BB11EQ

Merchants Quay

BB11ES

Cambridge Street

BB23BE

Frederick Street

BB23DJ

Park Road

BB23RT

Eccles Street

BB29UE

Blackburn Central

BB29SL

King William Street

BB11RL

Cromwell Street

BB15AR

Blackburn Central

BB16AD

Ainsworth Street

BB21JX

Lord Street West

BB22BY

Darwen Street

BB22DE

Market Street Lane

BB22NN

Norman Street

BB11SY

Croasdale Square

BB16DJ

Victoria Street

BB16DZ

Brookhouse Lane

BB21PX

Bent Gap Lane

BB21SP

Oakenhurst Road

BB23AB

Rockcliffe Street

BB23QH

Lister Street

BB29SH

King William Street

BB23AH

Grimshaw Park

BB11JA

Higher Barn Street

BB11RY

Whitendale Crescent

BB15EB

Primrose Bank

BB17BL

Richmond Terrace

BB22EA

Darwen Street

BB22NQ

Wellington Road

BB23JG

Meadowbrook Rise

BB29SA

King William Street

BB11DR

Chester Street

BB16LE

Swallow Drive

BB21AG

Town Hall Street

BB22BF

Hamlet Close

BB22HZ

Thomas Street

BB22LD

Sumner Street

BB22NS

Sandon Street

BB23HW

Haslingden Road

BB23RH

Hall Street

BB29SS

King William Street

BB29TA

King William Street

BB29TD

King William Street

BB29TP

Blackburn Central

BB16HN

Birley Street

BB21NQ

Stonyhurst Road

BB29ZZ

King William Street

BB11EF

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Data Sources

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