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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 176 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
176
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
84.31(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
73.87(+297%)
Shoplifting
36.73(+543%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.41(+116%)
Public order
16.38(+62%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Ewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £330,000.

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
Detached9£225,000
Flats5£86,000
Semi-Detached26£170,000
Terraced60£91,500

10 years median price trend in Ewood

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

All postcodes in Ewood

BB30LH

Heys Lane

BB24LN

Fernhurst Street

BB24NB

Livesey Branch Road

BB25BP

Gib Lane

BB24GW

Pride Close

BB24JN

Ashville Terrace

BB24QY

Alpine Grove

BB24US

Lower Hollin Bank Street

BB24NW

Heys Lane

BB23LU

Longshaw Lane

BB23SF

Infirmary Street

BB24HX

Calico Street

BB24JT

Bolton Road

BB24SB

Heyworth Avenue

BB24JE

Moorgate Gardens

BB24JF

Kidder Street

BB24NT

Andrew Close

BB25BT

Risedale Grove

BB23PF

Pritchard Street

BB24JZ

Branch Road

BB24RQ

Waterloo Close

BB24AT

Cranbrook Street

BB24NH

Otterburn Road

BB24NP

Crediton Close

BB24QZ

Fernlea Close

BB23PE

Norwood Avenue

BB24EH

Mitton Close

BB23RJ

Mosley Walk

BB24LZ

Arkwright Fold

BB24AY

Hollin Bridge Street

BB23LS

Longshaw Lane

BB23PD

Southworth Street

BB24AL

Hamilton Street

BB24PE

Rewe Close

BB24RA

Livesey Branch Road

BB23LN

Whitaker Drive

BB24HR

Wolseley Street

BB24HU

Bolton Road

BB24RH

Cockridge Close

BB23LP

Infirmary Road

BB23RL

Warwick Road

BB24AS

Grafton Street

BB24LU

Livesey Branch Road

BB24NQ

Leyburn Road

BB24PU

Farrington Close

BB24LY

Slater Street

BB24QN

Meadowrise

BB24RJ

Fowler Height Close

BB24JW

Top O Th Croft

BB24QW

Alpine Grove

BB23NZ

Park Lee Road

BB23RR

Ivy Street

BB24AJ

Fletcher Street

BB24AZ

Hollin Bridge Street

BB24GZ

Pride Close

BB24RE

Brookway

BB24GY

Bolton Road

BB24HW

Kirby Road

BB23RY

Walsh Street

BB24LX

Albion Street

BB23RX

Mosley Street

BB24AE

Hollin Street

BB23LY

Ramsey Road

BB24JP

Bolton Road

Data Sources

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