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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 403 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
403
Deprivation level
10/10
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
204.22(+448%)
Anti-social behaviour
188.17(+948%)
Shoplifting
74.58(+1190%)
Public order
41.81(+313%)
Criminal damage and arson
35.78(+298%)
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 35 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 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
Flats3£70,000
Detached6£234,000
Semi-Detached9£145,000
Terraced17£119,000

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

BB21TQ

Throstle Street

BB22AE

East Street

BB17AJ

Museum Street

BB29TB

King William Street

BB29TA

King William Street

BB15BP

Primrose Drive

BB23EU

Mowbray Avenue

BB23BL

Smalley Way

BB23DP

Newchurch Close

BB17JG

Church Street

BB11DW

Chester Street

BB23BE

Frederick Street

BB21NH

Greenhurst Close

BB29QF

Islington

BB15AA

Blackburn Central

BB29TR

Blackburn Central

BB21LQ

Feilden Street

BB11AQ

Mayson Street

BB11DS

Town View

BB29HR

Islington

BB15ER

Primrose Bank

BB11EN

Sussex Drive

BB15BF

Mount Pleasant

BB21AP

Islington

BB16LE

Swallow Drive

BB22DT

King Street

BB16DZ

Brookhouse Lane

BB29SW

King William Street

BB11DF

Withers Street

BB13AS

Blackburn Central

BB29FL

Islington

BB11HQ

Cicely Lane

BB22HT

Canterbury Street

BB29ST

King William Street

BB29SQ

King William Street

BB11YG

Thorn Hill Close

BB22AG

Tattersall Street

BB17DP

King William Street

BB22HJ

St Peter Street

BB11YF

Rose Hill Avenue

BB29UF

Blackburn Central

BB11EZ

Railway Road

BB16LG

Sandpiper Close

BB21AN

Sudell Cross

BB17DR

Blackburn Central

BB29PJ

Islington

BB11ES

Cambridge Street

BB11SA

Pringle Street

BB21LH

Blakey Moor

BB22NB

Havelock Close

BB11DZ

Sussex Walk

BB11EP

Jubilee Street

BB15BS

Eanam

BB23AN

Grimshaw Park

BB21NJ

King Street

BB21DH

Duke Street

BB11JD

Wharf Street

BB11LS

Aberdeen Drive

BB22NA

Bethesda Close

BB21NQ

Stonyhurst Road

BB29NE

Islington

BB29PD

Islington

BB23SS

Rose Street

BB23HT

Hareclough Close

BB22QD

Stancliffe Street

BB12WD

Islington

BB22HB

St Peter Street

BB21SW

Stonyhurst Road

BB16LQ

Shearwater Drive

BB11FB

Cathedral Square

BB21NA

Greenhurst Place

BB11SD

Pringle Street

BB15AR

Blackburn Central

BB29SZ

King William Street

BB23SR

Swan Street

BB23SZ

Derham Street

BB23HP

Bennington Street

BB29SS

King William Street

BB21BD

Northgate

BB13AT

Dock Street

BB13AX

Dock Street

BB23AL

Crossfield Street

BB29SR

King William Street

BB22HA

St Peter Street

BB29SB

King William Street

BB11GA

Eleanor Street

BB15BL

Eanam Wharf

BB16HL

Penny Street

BB11ER

Navigation Way

BB21TX

Dixon Street

BB23QT

Sharples Street

BB21AU

Preston New Road

BB22LN

Islington

BB17BD

Richmond Terrace

BB22LT

Dickinson Close

BB29SF

King William Street

BB22HP

Canterbury Street

BB21PQ

George Street West

BB15AL

Church Street

BB23QH

Lister Street

Data Sources

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