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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

BB17EN

Islington

BB15FG

Eanam

BB21TS

Foundry Street

BB22ND

Avon Close

BB29RF

Blackburn Central

BB11BU

Merchants Landing

BB23AQ

St Annes Close

BB22DQ

Astley Gate

BB11YL

Briar Hill Close

BB11RB

Copperfield Street

BB11EE

Waterfront

BB11RZ

Whitendale Crescent

BB11JB

Higher Audley Street

BB22AX

Vernon Street

BB17AP

Richmond Terrace

BB23BG

Procter Street

BB21NR

Brunswick Street

BB22AY

Dickinson Close

BB22JQ

Duckworth Street

BB22JE

Harrison Street

BB29ZZ

King William Street

BB11HW

Hart Street

BB17JN

Exchange Street

BB11YW

Rose Hill Avenue

BB21JQ

Church Street

BB29QA

Islington

BB29SP

King William Street

BB22DD

Blackburn Central

BB13DB

Islington

BB29TS

Blackburn Central

BB22BH

Darwen Street

BB21AG

Town Hall Street

BB29SA

King William Street

BB11SZ

Skelshaw Close

BB29TN

King William Street

BB21JG

Higher Church Street

BB29TP

Blackburn Central

BB22NW

Hardman Street

BB11DY

Cambridge Close

BB11DB

Walpole Street

BB16DW

Victoria Street

BB29RS

Islington

BB17JF

Blackburn Central

BB11EW

Cicely Street

BB22LP

Roebuck Close

BB22DF

Market Street Lane

BB21TB

Bank Top

BB11EF

Navigation Way

BB29UH

Blackburn Central

BB23RT

Eccles Street

BB29GY

Islington

BB21AR

Preston New Road

BB17DJ

King William Street

BB16DJ

Victoria Street

BB21XH

Hamlet Close

BB11EX

Blackburn Central

BB17AR

Richmond Terrace

BB11EG

River Street

BB26GA

Islington

BB21TN

Bank Top

BB21AH

Blackburn Central

BB11RN

Dickens Street

BB29NB

Islington

BB22BF

Hamlet Close

BB18WA

Islington

BB16BE

James Street

BB22DE

Market Street Lane

BB23PX

Great Bolton Street

BB11DE

Kent Street

BB21NU

Whalley Banks

BB16AF

Ainsworth Street

BB23BB

Robert Street

BB29SD

King William Street

BB11RX

Whitendale Crescent

BB16EW

Finch Close

BB11SY

Croasdale Square

BB23AP

Balmoral Close

BB22DG

Fleming Square

BB23RH

Hall Street

BB11EQ

Merchants Quay

BB23AX

Highfield Road

BB29UE

Blackburn Central

BB11ED

Merchants Quay

BB21SP

Oakenhurst Road

BB17DY

King William Street

BB11BN

Bridgemill Road

BB29TF

King William Street

BB15BN

Trinity Street

BB23ST

Mosley Street

BB22DH

King Street

BB11EB

Clippers Quay

BB23HQ

Haslingden Road

BB29SU

King William Street

BB23SX

Blackburn Central

BB29TH

King William Street

BB22AQ

Darwen Street

BB21LB

Corporation Street

BB11DA

Cicely Lane

BB29HH

Islington

BB22QA

Havelock Street

Data Sources

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