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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 26 recent sales, the median property price is £118,000 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
Terraced14£118,000

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

BB22DE

Market Street Lane

BB23BE

Frederick Street

BB23DJ

Park Road

BB23RT

Eccles Street

BB11RY

Whitendale Crescent

BB15EB

Primrose Bank

BB16DJ

Victoria Street

BB16DZ

Boyle Street

BB17BL

Richmond Hill

BB17NG

Blackburn Street

BB21PX

Bent Gap Lane

BB21SP

Oakenhurst Road

BB22EA

Darwen Street

BB23AB

Rockcliffe Street

BB23AH

Grimshaw Park

BB23QH

Lister Street

BB11EF

Navigation Way

BB16LE

Swallow Drive

BB18BZ

Wellington Street St Johns

BB21AG

Northgate

BB22HZ

Thomas Street

BB22LD

St Peter Street

BB23HW

Bennington Street

BB23RH

Eccles Street

BB29FL

Islington

BB16HN

Birley Street

BB17LE

Charlotte Street

BB21JQ

Church Street

BB21LA

Lord Street West

BB21NQ

Greenhurst Place

BB21QR

Lower Hazel Close

BB22AH

Darwen Street

BB11BS

Merchants Quay

BB11HQ

Cicely Lane

BB15BS

Eanam

BB15DG

Barbara Castle Way

BB17DT

Exchange Street

BB17HA

Bicknell Street

BB22HD

Chapel Street

BB23AF

Bennington Street

BB23AS

Highfield Road

BB23PX

Bolton Road

BB23SN

Highfield Gardens

BB11DE

Kent Street

BB17EB

King William Street

BB17ET

Willoughby Street

BB21AW

Limbrick

BB21LL

Barton Street

BB22BH

Darwen Street

BB23DS

Pendle Drive

BB23GE

Bolton Road

BB11DB

Walpole Street

BB15WQ

Islington

BB17EL

Bold Street

BB17EW

Bicknell Street

BB21RA

Cutler Close

BB22AU

Mill Lane

BB22BL

Darwen Street

BB22DG

Fleming Square

BB23BJ

Crossfield Street

BB23SX

Central Blackburn

BB17JQ

Ainsworth Street

BB18DD

Wellington Street St Johns

BB21LB

Corporation Street

BB21RF

Brunswick Street

BB22AN

Freckleton Street

BB23AP

Balmoral Close

BB23QJ

Bolton Road

BB26AA

Strawberry Bank

BB11DJ

Carlisle Street

BB11EE

Merchants Quay

BB11RS

Hareden Brook Close

BB15AF

Church Street

BB15AS

Church Street

BB16AF

Ainsworth Street

BB16DS

Charlotte Street

BB17EU

London Road

BB21JD

Barton Street

BB21NA

Greenhurst Close

BB21NE

Montague Street

BB21TR

Dixon Street

BB23AG

Crossfield Street

BB23BG

Grimshaw Park

BB23QP

Bolton Road

BB23SS

Rose Street

BB29LG

Islington

BB11BU

Bargee Close

BB11EB

Kent Street

BB15BP

Primrose Drive

BB17JJ

Central Blackburn

BB21AP

Islington

BB22DT

King Street

BB22HJ

St Peter Street

BB23DR

Rimington Close

BB23HD

Cross Fold

BB23HN

Brandy House Brow

BB29PF

Islington

BB15FG

Eanam

BB15AA

Central Blackburn

BB16DW

Victoria Street

Data Sources

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