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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

BB24RQ

Waterloo Close

BB23JU

Pilkington Court

BB24PE

Rewe Close

BB24QY

Alpine Grove

BB24JX

Edmund Street

BB23RR

Ivy Street

BB24EF

Soulby Close

BB24AX

Charles Street

BB24QU

Glenbrook Close

BB24AW

Hollin Street

BB24NE

Scotland Bank Terrace

BB24UY

Alan Shearer Way

BB24LW

Myrtle Bank Terrace

BB24NR

Tiverton Drive

BB24NP

Crediton Close

BB24NX

Scotland Bank Terrace

BB25BT

Risedale Grove

BB24JS

Finsbury Place

BB24PU

Farrington Close

BB24NW

Heys Lane

BB23PF

Pritchard Street

BB24JU

Oakfield Road

BB24GW

Pride Close

BB24EG

Worsten Avenue

BB23LN

Whitaker Drive

BB24RN

Higher House Close

BB24RF

Parklands Way

BB24QT

Queensway

BB23ND

Sunny Bank Road

BB23PA

Lyndhurst Road

BB24HW

Kirby Road

BB24AT

Cranbrook Street

BB24NH

Otterburn Road

BB23LL

Royal Walk

BB25BP

Gib Lane

BB24SA

Moorland Road

BB30LJ

Green Row

BB23LP

Infirmary Road

BB24AE

Hollin Street

BB24AL

Hamilton Street

BB23PQ

Meta Street

BB24GZ

Pride Close

BB24QW

Alpine Grove

BB24AR

Wilson Street

BB23SW

Ivy Close

BB24QX

Cherryclough Way

BB24UW

Albion Road

BB23LJ

Royal Close

BB23RX

Mosley Street

BB24LP

Carrington Avenue

BB24HX

Calico Street

BB23JF

Infirmary Road

BB24LS

Livesey Branch Road

BB23PH

Bryan Street

BB24HR

Wolseley Street

BB23SE

Leach Street

BB23RL

Warwick Road

BB24HS

Longshaw Street

BB24US

Lower Hollin Bank Street

BB24LY

Slater Street

BB24NS

Dawlish Close

BB23AU

Coldstream Place

BB23NB

Woodbury Avenue

BB24LT

Baden Terrace

Data Sources

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