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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 186 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
186
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
106.95(+187%)
Anti-social behaviour
69.13(+285%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.78(+142%)
Public order
15.17(+50%)
Other theft
13.03(+97%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Blackburn South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £450,000.

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
Terraced26£136,000
Semi-Detached35£150,000
Flats4£65,000
Detached16£274,000

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

BB11XH

Martindale Close

BB12JE

Oban Drive

BB12AT

Fecitt Brow

BB23EG

Lindisfarne Avenue

BB23NT

Onchan Road

BB11PZ

Borrowdale Avenue

BB12EG

Accrington Road

BB23TU

Flimby Close

BB23TN

Carnforth Close

BB12RE

Nightingale Close

BB23DE

Blackburn South East

BB12QZ

Mercer Way

BB12FB

St Ives Road

BB12PU

Sett End Road West

BB12JD

Bute Road

BB12JP

Shetland Close

BB23DF

Higher Croft Road

BB23BY

Blackburn South East

BB12HU

Old Bank Lane

BB12ND

Haslingden Road

BB12EL

Rothesay Road

BB23EP

Manxman Road

BB12EX

Ballantrae Road

BB12EJ

Partnership Way

BB23UY

Fishmoor Drive

BB23TD

Britten Close

BB23LA

Glasson Close

BB23BS

Blackburn South East

BB23TX

Ulverston Close

BB12JQ

Largs Road

BB12RA

Seacole Close

BB12PW

Old Bank Lane

BB12NF

Haslingden Road

BB23EW

Manxman Road

BB12LW

School Lane

BB12EP

Ayr Road

BB23TF

Sullivan Drive

BB12BT

Neptune Way

BB11XJ

Grisedale Avenue

BB11XD

Wasdale Avenue

BB12EH

Wilkinson Way

BB12HR

Shadsworth Road

BB23JN

Mona Road

BB12LJ

Walker Road

BB23WT

Williams Drive

BB12QQ

Thwaites Close

BB23JX

Heysham Crescent

BB12RJ

Spring Farm Gardens

BB23JP

Bradda Road

BB23NU

Sulby Road

BB12QJ

Sett End Road West

BB23TE

Elgar Close

BB23DH

Blackburn South East

BB23NS

Tynwald Road

BB12AP

Bank Lane

BB12AW

Shadsworth Road

BB12PT

Sett End Road North

BB12EZ

Ballantrae Road

BB23NP

Tynwald Road

BB23JD

Lytham Road

BB12JA

Rothesay Road

BB12NE

Blackburn South East

BB12NB

Centurian Way

BB23LF

Morecambe Road

BB23TP

Seascale Close

BB23NF

Crosby Road

BB23HG

Old Bank Lane

BB12AU

Shadsworth Road

BB23EZ

Roman Road

BB23FF

Hamilton Way

BB12NW

Sett End Road North

BB12QH

Blackburn South East

BB12NG

Haslingden Road

BB12BP

Kingsmead

BB23NH

Sunnybank Gardens

BB12RD

Beale Close

BB12ES

Rothesay Road

BB23FG

Hamilton Way

BB23HE

Observatory Road

BB23FB

George Dewhurst Way

BB23WX

Tippet Close

BB23FE

Watling Walk

BB23DZ

Blackburn South East

BB12JW

Dunoon Drive

BB23TQ

Walton Crescent

BB23EQ

Sark Gardens

BB12QU

Hurstwood Court

BB23TW

Broughton Close

BB23JH

Manxman Road

BB23NY

Park Lee Road

BB23LH

Laxey Road

BB23BU

Blackburn South East

BB12EU

Arran Avenue

BB12ET

Arran Avenue

BB12RG

Besant Close

Data Sources

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