On average Blackburn Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 403 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 40.3% 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 £34,337 per year. The median sale price in Blackburn Central is £115,000 (around £137 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £83,750 and £147,000. There are 9 schools in Blackburn Central: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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.
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £137 per square foot) in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £224,000 | £212 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £138,000 | £181 |
| Terraced | 19 | £115,000 | £131 |
| Flats | 5 | £70,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £43,000 | £80,000 | £70,375 |
| 2017 | — | £50,000 | £97,500 | £71,000 |
| 2018 | £130,000 | £51,750 | £108,000 | £77,225 |
| 2019 | £160,000 | £54,250 | £125,000 | £71,250 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £53,000 | £112,475 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £178,500 | £59,000 | £127,500 | £78,000 |
| 2022 | £239,950 | £61,250 | £127,000 | £86,000 |
| 2023 | £244,950 | £58,500 | £94,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £239,950 | £59,500 | £135,000 | £110,250 |
| 2025 | £239,000 | £70,000 | £145,500 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £188,000 | £78,000 | £130,000 | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £70 | £115 | £84 |
| 2017 | — | £65 | £132 | £72 |
| 2018 | — | £88 | £130 | £87 |
| 2019 | £181 | £100 | £155 | £90 |
| 2020 | £174 | £72 | £159 | £94 |
| 2021 | £183 | £98 | £186 | £86 |
| 2022 | £197 | £85 | £187 | £97 |
| 2023 | £204 | £111 | £137 | £112 |
| 2024 | £221 | £100 | £182 | £130 |
| 2025 | £223 | £129 | £176 | £133 |
| 2026 | £213 | £128 | £189 | £131 |
Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Blackburn Central ward.
Zamir Khan
Blackburn Central - Elected 7 May 2026
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