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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, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ewood is £40,550 per year. The median sale price in Ewood is £135,000 (around £152 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £101,000 and £175,000. 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
16.2%
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

Median price: £135,000
Price per sq ft: £152
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £101K – £175K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £152 per square foot) in Ewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£249,950£249
Semi-Detached16£172,500£212
Terraced64£116,000£126
Flats6£80,500£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ewood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ewood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500£116,000£118,000£68,000
2017£161,375£64,000£121,000£72,500
2018£167,000£67,000£119,950£77,750
2019£267,995£60,000£123,000£69,000
2020£205,000£58,500£133,000£71,000
2021£176,250£59,500£124,500£73,000
2022£220,725£60,750£127,780£83,000
2023£197,500£75,500£159,500£90,000
2024£256,500£86,000£172,500£96,000
2025£215,000£86,000£170,000£102,000
2026£282,500£80,000£187,500£121,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ewood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ewood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140£84£128£72
2017£193£104£144£77
2018£162£102£145£82
2019£204£88£147£73
2020£193£111£146£76
2021£200£113£153£83
2022£236£109£176£93
2023£211£120£190£100
2024£234£122£200£99
2025£227£122£200£112
2026£270£138£216£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ewood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ewood in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,001
Band F£3,547
Band G£4,092
Band H£4,911

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ewood ward.

Local councillors

John Alan Clayton

Ewood - Elected 7 May 2026

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