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Blackburn South East

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About

The Blackburn South East ward lies on the southern fringe of the town, characterised by residential streets and local retail parades. Housing here is primarily a mix of interwar semis and more recent developments, creating settled neighbourhoods. The ward is bordered by open land and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the south, providing a clear boundary and routes for walking.

A notable local landmark is the former Star Paper Mill site, a large brownfield area that has shaped part of the ward's landscape. Daily life centres on community facilities like St. Gabriel's Church and local primary schools. The area offers direct access to the countryside of Guide and Roe Lee, with the West Pennine Moors visible in the distance.

Area overview

On average Blackburn South East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackburn South East is £40,806 per year. There are 10 schools in Blackburn South East: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackburn South East is home to around 10,285 people, with a population density of about 2,297.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
35.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackburn South East Population
10,285
Population density
2,297.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.62(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
72.05(+287%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.22(+125%)
Public order
14(+39%)
Other theft
11.47(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,710
74.98%
Other White
788
7.66%
Indian
570
5.54%
Pakistani
560
5.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
91
0.88%
Total population: 10,283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,056
27.08%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,705
22.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,145
15.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,078
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
921
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 7,592

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,182
29.73%
Owns with a mortgage
847
21.3%
Owns outright
755
18.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
559
14.06%
Social rents from council
549
13.81%
Total households: 3,976

Property prices in Blackburn South East

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Blackburn South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn South East 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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£246,750
Flats3£55,000
Semi-Detached25£150,000
Terraced22£128,000

10 years median price trend in Blackburn South East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn South East.

All postcodes in Blackburn South East

BB12QZ

Mercer Way

BB12AP

Bank Lane

BB12EH

Wilkinson Way

BB12FB

St Ives Road

BB23FE

Watling Walk

BB23JZ

Formby Close

BB23TG

Stanford Gardens

BB12EN

Rothesay Road

BB12HB

Portree Crescent

BB12QF

Spinning Avenue

BB12QU

Hurstwood Court

BB12QX

Cunningham Court

BB23BT

Blackburn South East

BB12JG

Troon Avenue

BB12JR

Orkney Close

BB12PR

Sett End Road West

BB23FG

Blackburn South East

BB12ES

Rothesay Road

BB12RJ

Spring Farm Gardens

BB12BT

Neptune Way

BB12JH

Dunoon Drive

BB23NU

Sulby Road

BB12RF

Cavell Close

BB12EX

Ballantrae Road

BB23EJ

Walney Gardens

BB23LA

Glasson Close

BB11XD

Wasdale Avenue

BB12BP

Kingsmead

BB12EL

Rothesay Road

BB12JL

Ailsa Road

BB12JN

Skye Crescent

BB12QR

Duttons Way

BB12EG

Accrington Road

BB23LF

Morecambe Road

BB12QG

Sett End Road North

BB23LQ

Laxey Road

BB12QQ

Thwaites Close

BB23NT

Onchan Road

BB12RE

Nightingale Close

BB23JJ

Manxman Road

BB23DH

Blackburn South East

BB23FA

Roman Terrace

BB23JH

Manxman Road

BB23UG

Holmbrook Close

BB23EB

Lytham Road

BB23FH

Blackburn South East

BB23NE

Sunny Bank Road

BB12LW

School Lane

BB23LD

Norbreck Close

BB23TW

Broughton Close

BB12JF

Oban Drive

BB12JU

Premier Way

BB23EF

Guernsey Avenue

BB23UY

Fishmoor Drive

BB12HW

Brownlow Street

BB12JX

Copster Hill Close

BB12NF

Haslingden Road

BB23EG

Lindisfarne Avenue

BB23EH

Lindisfarne Avenue

BB23TZ

Whitehaven Close

BB12EP

Ayr Road

BB12RA

Seacole Close

BB23NS

Tynwald Road

BB12EU

Arran Avenue

BB30QS

Higher Croft Cottages

BB12HT

Blackburn South East

BB11QD

Ennerdale Avenue

BB12AS

Lamlash Road

BB12AU

Shadsworth Road

BB12HR

Shadsworth Road

BB23UJ

Fishmoor Drive

BB12ER

Rothesay Road

BB12EY

Glenluce Crescent

BB12NB

Centurian Way

BB23NX

Park Lee Road

BB23NY

Park Lee Road

BB23JB

Pilmuir Road

BB23JN

Mona Road

BB23TD

Britten Close

BB23NF

Crosby Road

BB12EW

Tarbert Crescent

BB12EZ

Ballantrae Road

BB12HY

Oban Drive

BB12QE

Walker Industrial Estate

BB23WS

Delius Close

BB12LQ

Blackburn South East

BB12PU

Sett End Road West

BB23TN

Carnforth Close

BB23WU

Holst Gardens

BB12EQ

Lions Drive

BB12FD

Haslingden Road

BB12RH

Rothesay Road

BB23EA

Roman Road

BB23EZ

Roman Road

BB23JQ

Manxman Road

Data Sources

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