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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

BB29FL

Islington

BB22AH

Darwen Street

BB21AX

Simmons Street

BB21JQ

Church Street

BB21LA

Lord Street West

BB22NP

Rodney Street

BB11BS

Merchants Quay

BB11HQ

Cicely Lane

BB23ET

Mowbray Avenue

BB23AF

St Marys Wharfe

BB23PX

Great Bolton Street

BB29UF

Blackburn Central

BB11EH

Keele Walk

BB11JB

Higher Audley Street

BB15BS

Eanam

BB15DG

Barbara Castle Way

BB17DT

King William Street

BB21TA

Bank Top

BB22HD

St Peter Street

BB11DE

Kent Street

BB21AW

Preston New Road

BB23DS

Pendle Drive

BB17EB

Sudell Cross

BB11HY

Aberdeen Drive

BB11RD

Walter Street

BB21LL

Blakey Moor

BB22BH

Darwen Street

BB23GE

Bolton Road

BB15WQ

Islington

BB22AU

Mill Lane

BB23BJ

Primrose Hill

BB23SX

Blackburn Central

BB11DB

Walpole Street

BB13AS

Blackburn Central

BB22BL

Darwen Street

BB22DG

Fleming Square

BB29TU

Blackburn Central

BB11RU

Whitendale Crescent

BB17JQ

Ainsworth Street

BB21LB

Corporation Street

BB22AN

Weir Street

BB23AP

Balmoral Close

BB11EJ

Leeds Close

BB13AT

Dock Street

BB21RF

Brunswick Street

BB23EX

Park Lee Road

BB23QJ

Bolton Road

BB29TS

Blackburn Central

BB11DQ

Durham Close

BB11RR

Audley Range

BB11RS

Hareden Brook Close

BB16AF

Ainsworth Street

BB21NA

Greenhurst Place

BB21TR

Dixon Street

BB22LW

Essex Close

BB23BG

Procter Street

BB23SS

Rose Street

BB29LG

Islington

BB11DJ

Carlisle Street

BB11EE

Waterfront

BB11EG

River Street

BB15AF

Church Street

BB15AS

Church Street

BB21JD

Lower Cockcroft

BB23AG

Grimshaw Park

BB23QP

Bolton Road

BB29FT

Blackburn Central

BB29TQ

Blackburn Central

BB11BU

Merchants Landing

BB11EB

Clippers Quay

BB22HJ

St Peter Street

BB22NW

Hardman Street

BB23HD

Cross Fold

BB23HN

Brandy House Brow

BB11DW

Chester Street

BB15BP

Primrose Drive

BB17JJ

Blackburn Central

BB21AP

Islington

BB22DT

King Street

BB23DR

Rimington Close

BB16DW

Victoria Street

BB16EW

Finch Close

BB17EN

Islington

BB17JB

Blackburn Central

BB22AA

Mill Lane

BB23AW

Cobourg Close

BB23BD

York Street

BB29RF

Blackburn Central

BB22AF

Market Street Lane

BB29ND

Islington

BB29NE

Islington

BB29PW

Islington

BB29QL

Islington

BB29QN

Islington

BB15AA

Blackburn Central

BB15FG

Eanam

BB26GA

Islington

BB29ST

King William Street

BB17DP

King William Street

BB21LN

Nab Lane

Data Sources

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