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Central Blackburn

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About

Central Blackburn is a key urban area within Blackburn with Darwen, known for its mix of residential, commercial, and cultural spaces. The area includes the town centre, which features retail outlets, markets, and local businesses. Blackburn Cathedral and the nearby shopping precincts serve as focal points, while public transport links provide connectivity to surrounding neighbourhoods.

The area also has several green spaces, such as Corporation Park, offering recreational opportunities. Residential streets range from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to a variety of lifestyles. Central Blackburn’s infrastructure supports education, healthcare, and leisure, making it a practical hub for daily life in the borough.

Area overview

On average Central Blackburn has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 334 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Blackburn is £28,012 per year. There are 8 schools in Central Blackburn: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
334
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Blackburn Population
9,071
Population density
3,698.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
2,893
31.89%
British
2,646
29.16%
Pakistani
1,924
21.21%
Other White
471
5.19%
African
241
2.66%
Total population: 9,073

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,236
36.16%
Owns outright
771
22.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
670
19.6%
Owns with a mortgage
343
10.04%
Social rents from council
272
7.96%
Total households: 3,418

Property prices in Central Blackburn

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Central Blackburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Blackburn 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 Central Blackburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£160,000
Flats4£64,000
Semi-Detached7£135,000
Terraced13£115,000

10 years median price trend in Central Blackburn

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

All postcodes in Central Blackburn

BB21BD

Northgate

BB29PJ

Islington

BB29PQ

Islington

BB29PR

Islington

BB29PW

Islington

BB29QA

Islington

BB29QE

Islington

BB29QF

Islington

BB29QJ

Islington

BB29QL

Islington

BB29QN

Islington

BB29QY

Islington

BB29RF

Central Blackburn

BB29RL

Islington

BB29RS

Islington

BB29SA

King William Street

BB29SB

King William Street

BB29SD

King William Street

BB29SE

King William Street

BB29SL

King William Street

BB29SN

King William Street

BB29SP

King William Street

BB29SQ

King William Street

BB29SR

King William Street

BB29SS

King William Street

BB29ST

King William Street

BB29SU

King William Street

BB29SW

King William Street

BB29SX

King William Street

BB29SY

King William Street

BB29SZ

King William Street

BB29TA

King William Street

BB29TB

King William Street

BB29TD

King William Street

BB29TE

Central Blackburn

BB29TF

King William Street

BB29TG

King William Street

BB29TH

King William Street

BB29TJ

King William Street

BB29TL

King William Street

BB29TN

King William Street

BB29TP

Central Blackburn

BB29TQ

Central Blackburn

BB29TR

Central Blackburn

BB29TS

Central Blackburn

BB29TT

Central Blackburn

BB29TU

Central Blackburn

BB29TZ

Central Blackburn

BB29UA

Central Blackburn

BB29UE

Central Blackburn

BB29UF

Central Blackburn

BB29UH

Central Blackburn

BB29UN

Central Blackburn

BB29ZZ

King William Street

BB29SF

King William Street

BB29SG

King William Street

BB29SH

King William Street

BB29SJ

King William Street

BB67GL

Islington

BB11EZ

High Street

BB11SA

Pringle Street

BB15BY

Bancroft Street

BB15DQ

Barbara Castle Way

BB16BH

Regent Street

BB16LQ

Shearwater Drive

BB17LR

London Road

BB21JL

Northgate

BB21TX

Dixon Street

BB21UJ

Bank Top

BB22AP

Pilkington Street

BB22EH

Chapel Street

BB23AX

Highfield Road

BB23BB

Robert Street

BB23DT

Newchurch Close

BB23QN

Bolton Road

BB29HH

Islington

BB29HR

Islington

BB11EP

Jubilee Street

BB21TS

Foundry Street

BB21QW

Hazel Close

BB21TQ

Chicken Street

BB22AQ

Darwen Street

BB22AL

Freckleton Street

BB22JE

Harrison Street

BB23AL

Balmoral Close

BB11FB

Dandy Walk

BB15BX

Eanam

BB15ED

Primrose Bank

BB16BE

James Street

BB16LH

Oriole Close

BB16WX

Islington

BB17EG

Bold Street

BB22AJ

Darwen Street

BB22HL

St Peter Street

BB23HR

Gillies Street

BB11EQ

Audley Range

BB15AR

Central Blackburn

BB16AD

Ainsworth Street

BB21JX

Barton Street

BB22BY

Dandy Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.