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Livesey with Pleasington

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About

Livesey with Pleasington is a large, primarily residential ward situated on the southwestern fringe of Blackburn. The area encompasses several distinct neighbourhoods, including the older housing around Highercroft and the more modern developments near the M65 motorway junction. The landscape is characterised by a mix of suburban streets and significant green spaces, with the Leeds and Liverpool Canal forming a notable part of the eastern boundary.

The ward includes the separate village of Pleasington, which retains its own historic identity centred around St. Mary and St. John's Church. The area is home to Pleasington Playing Fields and the wooded valley of the River Darwen, which provides a contrast to the urban areas. The presence of Pleasington Priory and its extensive grounds adds a distinct historical and open character to this part of the borough.

Area overview

On average Livesey with Pleasington has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Livesey with Pleasington is £50,032 per year. There are 3 schools in Livesey with Pleasington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Livesey with Pleasington is home to around 8,078 people, with a population density of about 696.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Livesey with Pleasington Population
8,078
Population density
696.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.63(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.15(+29%)
Vehicle crime
5.2(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-49%)
Shoplifting
4.33(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,610
94.22%
Indian
133
1.65%
Irish
65
0.8%
Other White
65
0.8%
Pakistani
63
0.78%
Total population: 8,077

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,321
34.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,253
18.46%
No qualifications
1,055
15.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
867
12.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
591
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 6,786

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,672
48.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,324
38.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
7.12%
Other social rented
102
2.96%
Other forms of private rent
64
1.86%
Total households: 3,442

Property prices in Livesey with Pleasington

Median price£262,748
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)178
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £334K

Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £262,748 (about £241 per square foot) in Livesey with Pleasington area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Livesey with Pleasington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached85£330,000£255
Semi-Detached60£215,000£235
Terraced22£158,725£194
Flats11£115,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Livesey with Pleasington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Livesey with Pleasington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,500£71,500£135,000£126,700
2017£247,450£87,000£147,500£117,500
2018£228,000£87,000£157,500£135,000
2019£249,950£90,000£160,000£131,475
2020£279,950£90,000£158,000£128,000
2021£272,995£96,975£179,950£150,000
2022£305,998£98,500£196,000£151,000
2023£335,498£108,000£186,000£150,000
2024£329,995£98,000£206,000£161,225
2025£339,017£106,000£215,500£162,000
2026£322,500£115,000£221,000£202,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Livesey with Pleasington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Livesey with Pleasington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£135£162£123
2017£199£139£168£112
2018£203£165£177£130
2019£200£142£181£145
2020£207£174£178£121
2021£219£175£204£145
2022£225£188£217£161
2023£241£190£211£145
2024£248£154£229£161
2025£253£200£230£170
2026£249£218£280£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Livesey with Pleasington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Livesey with Pleasington in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Livesey with Pleasington

Is Livesey with Pleasington safe?

Livesey with Pleasington records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Livesey with Pleasington?

The median sale price in Livesey with Pleasington is £262,748 (about £241 per square foot) based on 178 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Livesey with Pleasington?

Livesey with Pleasington has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Livesey with Pleasington?

Livesey with Pleasington scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Livesey with Pleasington sits around rank 23,773 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Livesey with Pleasington?

The average household income in Livesey with Pleasington is around £50,032 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Livesey with Pleasington?

Livesey with Pleasington is represented by 1 elected councillor: Helen A R Voegt (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Livesey with Pleasington

BB25BG

Tetbury Close

BB25LJ

Preston Old Road

BB25NA

Cherry Tree Terrace

BB25PB

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25JR

Stockclough Lane

BB25AY

Banbury Close

BB25AN

Boxwood Drive

BB25DH

Horden View

BB25HL

Kentmere Drive

BB25NU

Preston Old Road

BB25DY

Cloudberry Curve

BB25DT

Eskdale Crescent

BB25JE

Pleasington Lane

BB26RB

Woodcock Hill Road

BB25LT

Cherry Tree Court

BB22UF

Feniscliffe Drive

BB25EH

Park Place

BB25DJ

St Davids Avenue

BB25FB

Kingsley Close

BB22TX

Preston Old Road

BB24SH

Green Lane

BB25BB

Witney Avenue

BB25FY

Elder Close

BB25FZ

Bluebell Way

BB25NB

Preston Old Road

BB25FT

Hawthorn Lane

BB25EU

York Terrace

BB25DB

Livesey Branch Road

BB25FP

The Fallows

BB25FA

Dentdale Close

BB25LZ

Preston Old Road

BB24BF

Gladstone Close

BB25LY

Preston Old Road

BB26QZ

Billinge End Road

BB25BQ

Solway Avenue

BB25HS

Harebell Close

BB25BW

Lomond Gardens

BB22TY

Cecilia Road

BB26RP

Priory Close

BB25GY

Livesey with Pleasington

BB22UA

Willis Road

BB25LB

Holm Street

BB25BL

Melfort Close

BB25DF

Livesey Branch Road

BB26QB

Billinge End Road

BB26RD

Long Lane

BB25AA

The Evergreens

BB25DX

Livesey Branch Road

BB25JX

Barberry Way

BB25BN

Torridon Close

BB25EF

Wharfedale Close

BB22TZ

St Francis Road

BB25AZ

Woodstock Crescent

BB26RE

Sandy Lane

BB25LR

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25HW

Park Farm Road

BB30LL

Broken Stone Road

BB26QU

Meins Road

BB25FG

Millwood Mews

BB25DS

Langdale Close

BB25BD

Beechwood Drive

BB25JH

Pleasington Lane

BB25HX

Livesey Branch Road

BB25GX

Cherry Tree Gardens

BB25HE

Kentmere Drive

BB25AE

Larch Close

BB25LE

Tower Road

BB25LS

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25DD

Moorland Drive

BB25NN

Woodlands Avenue

BB25AB

Holly Tree Way

BB25LF

Hillcrest Road

BB25AG

Linden Lea

BB25NR

Springfield Avenue

BB25BE

Newlands Close

BB25FH

Blossom Walk

BB25GW

Sycamore Drive

BB25DG

St Michaels Close

BB26RF

Pleasington Lane

BB25FQ

Bracken Place

BB25AT

Beechwood Drive

BB22TR

Preston Old Road

BB25EN

Preston Old Road

BB25AJ

Hollies Close

BB25LW

Preston Old Road

BB25HJ

Kirkstone Avenue

BB25EE

Littondale Gardens

BB26QD

Pall Mall

BB25DL

St Michaels Close

BB26RG

Regents Close

BB25JZ

Loganberry Court

BB24ST

Cherry Lea

BB25BX

Livesey Branch Road

BB25HN

Greystoke Avenue

BB25PJ

Wood Avens Close

BB25EP

Preston Old Road

BB26QY

Billinge End Road

BB25EL

Coronation Avenue

BB26RA

Billinge End Road

BB25EJ

Princess Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.