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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

BB11DR

Chester Street

BB11TD

Audley Range

BB22LW

Essex Close

BB29SX

King William Street

BB29QE

Islington

BB11DH

Higher Audley Street

BB21PX

Bent Gap Lane

BB23RG

Hall Street

BB15EB

Primrose Bank

BB23BJ

Primrose Hill

BB17AF

Richmond Terrace

BB23AW

Cobourg Close

BB22NN

Norman Street

BB23GE

Bolton Road

BB22AU

Mill Lane

BB23DY

Grimshaw Retail Park

BB17JB

Blackburn Central

BB23QQ

Iron Street

BB17JE

Victoria Court

BB23JG

Meadowbrook Rise

BB21JD

Lower Cockcroft

BB23QN

Bolton Road

BB22NQ

Wellington Road

BB21RF

Brunswick Street

BB22LS

Fawcett Close

BB22AN

Weir Street

BB29QN

Islington

BB11BH

Canalside

BB15DG

Barbara Castle Way

BB11HN

Brunel Walk

BB23DR

Rimington Close

BB11BS

Merchants Quay

BB23DJ

Park Road

BB22AL

Freckleton Street

BB23HN

Brandy House Brow

BB22AB

Canterbury Street

BB16HN

Birley Street

BB22NH

Stansfeld Street

BB22NP

Rodney Street

BB29QJ

Islington

BB29PW

Islington

BB22WS

Sandon Terrace

BB29LR

Islington

BB23QJ

Bolton Road

BB11BJ

Sussex Drive

BB11JF

Culshaw Street

BB15AS

Church Street

BB22NL

Coleridge Street

BB23HD

Cross Fold

BB29TT

Blackburn Central

BB11LR

Dundee Drive

BB15DT

Manner Sutton Street

BB23AG

Grimshaw Park

BB21LN

Nab Lane

BB29TD

King William Street

BB22AF

Market Street Lane

BB22HD

St Peter Street

BB22ED

Clayton Street

BB21PB

Whalley Banks

BB22AD

Mincing Lane

BB23EY

Brandy House Brow

BB29SE

King William Street

BB11BQ

Chester Street

BB22ES

Byrom Street

BB16DN

Victoria Street

BB21LJ

Barton Street

BB17NQ

Astley Gate

BB11DG

Lower Audley Street

BB11LP

Chester Street

BB11EH

Keele Walk

BB16AR

Ainsworth Street

BB29TJ

King William Street

BB11BW

Bargee Close

BB11BB

Lower Audley Street

BB29TL

King William Street

BB22HH

St Peter Street

BB21AX

Simmons Street

BB11HP

Strathclyde Road

BB15AZ

Penny Street

BB23HU

Barn Gill Close

BB23DS

Pendle Drive

BB22BX

Bridge Street

BB17DT

King William Street

BB22HL

St Peter Street

BB17BL

Richmond Terrace

BB29TG

King William Street

BB22AJ

Darwen Street

BB29RL

Islington

BB11DJ

Carlisle Street

BB22HN

Byrom Street

BB23QP

Bolton Road

BB16HA

Lark Hill

BB23HJ

Haslingden Road

BB11BT

Watersedge

BB15BX

Eanam Wharf

BB29SJ

King William Street

BB67GL

Islington

BB17JD

Blackburn Central

BB21PN

Carlinghurst Road

BB21NF

Feilden Street

Data Sources

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