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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

BB22LN

Islington

BB22LP

Roebuck Close

BB23HX

Hareden Brook Close

BB29TL

King William Street

BB17BD

Richmond Terrace

BB15DE

Manner Sutton Street

BB17JN

Exchange Street

BB21JG

Higher Church Street

BB11AF

High Street

BB11DS

Town View

BB11ER

Navigation Way

BB11JF

Culshaw Street

BB11YL

Briar Hill Close

BB15DU

Trinity Street

BB17JF

Blackburn Central

BB16AY

Ainsworth Street

BB21LX

France Street

BB22HH

St Peter Street

BB23QT

Sharples Street

BB29SQ

King William Street

BB29SW

King William Street

BB13BZ

Islington

BB17JD

Blackburn Central

BB21PB

Whalley Banks

BB22HP

Canterbury Street

BB22JR

Duckworth Street

BB22LT

Dickinson Close

BB22NG

Stansfeld Street

BB29UN

Blackburn Central

BB29SJ

King William Street

BB11BQ

Chester Street

BB11EN

Sussex Drive

BB17AR

Richmond Terrace

BB22NH

Stansfeld Street

BB29SD

King William Street

BB11BW

Bargee Close

BB11DU

Dartford Close

BB11EY

Blackburn Central

BB15EP

Mount Trinity

BB17DJ

King William Street

BB17DR

Blackburn Central

BB22DH

King Street

BB22HN

Byrom Street

BB29SX

King William Street

BB29TG

King William Street

BB22BW

Darwen Street

BB22JQ

Duckworth Street

BB23HQ

Haslingden Road

BB23PZ

Bolton Road

BB29GY

Islington

BB29TH

King William Street

BB29TT

Blackburn Central

BB11BZ

Anchor House

BB11HS

Strathclyde Road

BB11HW

Hart Street

BB11LS

Aberdeen Drive

BB17DL

Islington

BB21XL

Shakespeare Way

BB22DY

Islington

BB22NL

Coleridge Street

BB23DP

Newchurch Close

BB11RT

Kempton Rise

BB15BF

Mount Pleasant

BB18WA

Islington

BB11ED

Merchants Quay

BB11SD

Pringle Street

BB13AX

Dock Street

BB17AP

Richmond Terrace

BB21AH

Blackburn Central

BB22BX

Bridge Street

BB22DD

Blackburn Central

BB22WS

Sandon Terrace

BB23DY

Grimshaw Retail Park

BB29SB

King William Street

BB11BA

Bristol Close

BB21LS

Princes Street

BB21SN

Oakenhurst Road

BB29LF

Islington

BB29SP

King William Street

BB11HP

Strathclyde Road

BB11TA

Langden Brook Square

BB15BE

Salford

BB29TE

Blackburn Central

BB29TR

Blackburn Central

BB23BQ

Honey Hole

BB23EY

Brandy House Brow

BB15BN

Trinity Street

BB11RX

Whitendale Crescent

BB22AD

Mincing Lane

BB22LR

Galligreaves Way

BB29LR

Islington

BB29UH

Blackburn Central

BB15BL

Eanam Wharf

BB15DT

Manner Sutton Street

BB15ER

Primrose Bank

BB21NF

Feilden Street

BB22BE

Baldwin Street

BB23RG

Hall Street

BB23SZ

Derham Street

BB29SN

King William Street

Data Sources

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