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About

Ewood ward is situated in the southern part of Blackburn, bordering the River Darwen. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing built from local sandstone. Its layout follows the contours of the valley, with streets leading down towards the river and the park. The ward includes the district of Lower Ewood, which maintains a distinct community feel centred around its local institutions.

The area is defined by Ewood Park, the longstanding home of Blackburn Rovers Football Club. This stadium is a major physical and economic presence within the ward. Green space is provided by Corporation Park, which lies on its northern edge. The ward's geography is shaped by the river valley, creating a clear separation from neighbouring areas while providing a focal point for local activity.

Area overview

On average Ewood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ewood is £40,431 per year. There are 2 schools in Ewood: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ewood is home to around 9,584 people, with a population density of about 4,172.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ewood Population
9,584
Population density
4,172.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.28(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.73(+266%)
Shoplifting
39.44(+582%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.66(+130%)
Public order
15.55(+54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,925
82.68%
Pakistani
478
4.99%
Other White
403
4.2%
Indian
217
2.26%
African
109
1.14%
Total population: 9,585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,828
24.53%
No qualifications
1,791
24.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,173
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,094
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
876
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 7,451

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,141
27.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,035
25.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,007
24.65%
Other social rented
565
13.83%
Social rents from council
193
4.72%
Total households: 4,085

Property prices in Ewood

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £128,250 in Ewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ewood 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 Ewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£84,190
Detached13£215,000
Terraced75£100,000
Semi-Detached24£171,000

10 years median price trend in Ewood

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

All postcodes in Ewood

BB24NT

Andrew Close

BB23RF

Hall Street

BB23SF

Infirmary Street

BB24GY

Bolton Road

BB24AU

Exeter Street

BB24LA

Bolton Road

BB24PQ

Heys Court

BB24AA

Chadwick Street

BB23LE

Andrews Walk

BB24AP

Herbert Street

BB23SY

Warwick Close

BB24JF

Kidder Street

BB24PF

Heys Close

BB24AH

Lower Hollin Bank Street

BB23AS

Highfield Road

BB24RG

Bunkers Hill Close

BB23PE

Norwood Avenue

BB24LZ

Arkwright Fold

BB23RY

Walsh Street

BB24NU

Scotland Bank Terrace

BB24EH

Mitton Close

BB24ND

Heys Lane

BB23NA

Malvern Avenue

BB23SN

Highfield Gardens

BB24LQ

Livesey Branch Road

BB23PD

Southworth Street

BB23NZ

Park Lee Road

BB24NQ

Leyburn Road

BB24BA

Ewood

BB24NA

Bank Hey View

BB24RJ

Fowler Height Close

BB24NG

Heys Lane

BB23LT

Infirmary Close

BB23RN

Infirmary Road

BB24JZ

Branch Road

BB24NL

Ouseburn Road

BB24HP

Isherwood Street

BB24QS

Parklands Way

BB30LH

Heys Lane

BB24RB

Brookway

BB24LX

Albion Street

BB23LY

Ramsey Road

BB24EJ

Langho Street

BB24JT

Bolton Road

BB24JR

Stewart Street

BB23SQ

Abraham Street

BB24LL

Ewood

BB23LU

Longshaw Lane

BB23SL

Highfield Road

BB24SB

Heyworth Avenue

BB24PA

Slater Street

BB24LN

Fernhurst Street

BB23RJ

Mosley Walk

BB24AY

Hollin Bridge Street

BB24AD

Lower Hollin Bank Street

BB24JL

Vincent Street

BB24QZ

Fernlea Close

BB24LU

Livesey Branch Road

BB23PJ

Abraham Street

BB25BS

Ernlouen Close

BB24JP

Bolton Road

BB24QP

Woodside Grove

BB24HY

Bolton Road

BB24JA

Nuttall Street

BB24JW

Top O Th Croft

BB24AZ

Hollin Bridge Street

BB23SG

Abraham Street

BB23TA

Lockside

BB24AJ

Fletcher Street

BB24HL

Bolton Road

BB24NN

Farmers Row

BB24JQ

Bolton Road

BB24JN

Ashville Terrace

BB24UH

Kidder Street

BB24JY

Ferguson Street

BB24RE

Brookway

BB24HU

Bolton Road

BB23SD

Hall Street

BB23LZ

Abbotsford Avenue

BB24AS

Grafton Street

BB23RP

Infirmary Street

BB23SH

Vale Street

BB24QN

Meadowrise

BB23AT

Rockcliffe Street

BB24RH

Cockridge Close

BB24PD

Honiton Avenue

BB24LD

Vincent Court

BB24NJ

Winterburn Road

BB23PB

Lynthorpe Road

BB24BD

Hamilton Street

BB23RZ

Dyson Street

BB24LR

Catterall Street

BB24RA

Livesey Branch Road

BB23LS

Longshaw Lane

BB24DX

Wilson Street

BB24JE

Moorgate Gardens

BB24NB

Livesey Branch Road

BB23TB

Bankside

BB23LX

Marlton Road

BB24RL

Lane House Close

Data Sources

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