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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.

Data Sources

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