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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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
51
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
26.37(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.5(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.2(-42%)
Vehicle crime
5.08(-16%)
Other theft
4.33(-34%)
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

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £249,995 in Livesey with Pleasington area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Livesey with Pleasington 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 Livesey with Pleasington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached81£339,995
Flats6£104,500
Semi-Detached70£211,475
Terraced30£173,500

10 years median price trend in Livesey with Pleasington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Livesey with Pleasington.

All postcodes in Livesey with Pleasington

BB25BL

Melfort Close

BB25ED

Coverdale Drive

BB25EQ

Moorland Avenue

BB25GX

Cherry Tree Gardens

BB22TR

Preston Old Road

BB25EN

Preston Old Road

BB25ES

Sutton Street

BB25PH

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25JQ

Brownlow Terrace

BB25NS

Victoria Avenue

BB22TX

Preston Old Road

BB25DJ

St Davids Avenue

BB25EL

Coronation Avenue

BB25PA

Livesey with Pleasington

BB25EE

Littondale Gardens

BB25NG

The Crescent

BB22UF

Feniscliffe Drive

BB25AL

Firtrees Drive

BB24SN

Nook Lane

BB25JT

Gallica Lane

BB26RJ

Old Hall Lane

BB30LP

Tockholes Road

BB22TZ

St Francis Road

BB25FF

Orchard Gardens

BB25AS

Thistle Trail

BB25BW

Lomond Gardens

BB25AG

Linden Lea

BB25EW

Pleasington Lane

BB25JR

Stockclough Lane

BB25LJ

Preston Old Road

BB25DR

Dale Crescent

BB25HW

Park Farm Road

BB25LS

Livesey with Pleasington

BB26RP

Priory Close

BB25DD

Moorland Drive

BB25DW

Langdale Road

BB25EA

Horden Rake

BB25EZ

Eclipse Road

BB25FW

Maple Walk

BB25HS

Harebell Close

BB25LX

Preston Old Road

BB25AZ

Woodstock Crescent

BB25DY

Cloudberry Curve

BB25NE

The Crescent

BB26RA

Billinge End Road

BB25HD

Preston Old Road

BB25JZ

Loganberry Court

BB25DB

Livesey Branch Road

BB25NU

Preston Old Road

BB25GT

Aspen Close

BB26RB

Woodcock Hill Road

BB25GU

Foxglove Court

BB25LT

Cherry Tree Court

BB25NH

Livesey with Pleasington

BB26QD

Pall Mall

BB26RD

Long Lane

BB25FJ

Cockridge Avenue

BB25FT

Hawthorn Lane

BB25HQ

Wythburn Avenue

BB25AA

The Evergreens

BB25ER

Preston Old Road

BB25HG

Kentmere Drive

BB25NT

Sunnyside Avenue

BB25BN

Torridon Close

BB25FL

The Grove

BB25HL

Kentmere Drive

BB24SH

Green Lane

BB25EB

Bishopdale Close

BB25HN

Greystoke Avenue

BB22TY

Cecilia Road

BB25AR

Buckthorn Lane

BB25BQ

Solway Avenue

BB25EJ

Princess Gardens

BB25FA

Dentdale Close

BB25EY

Wharfedale Close

BB25JE

Pleasington Lane

BB25JX

Barberry Way

BB25LN

Alastairs Place

BB26RG

Regents Close

BB30LL

Broken Stone Road

BB25AQ

Cypress Ridge

BB25EG

Livesey Branch Road

BB25JY

Foxtail Rise

BB25NA

Cherry Tree Terrace

BB25AX

Beechwood Drive

BB25BD

Beechwood Drive

BB25FS

Fern Crescent

BB25LB

Holm Street

BB25LY

Preston Old Road

BB25NN

Woodlands Avenue

BB25AE

Larch Close

BB25HH

Keswick Drive

BB26QU

Meins Road

BB30LW

York View

BB25FQ

Bracken Place

BB25HU

St Martins Drive

BB25LQ

Geddes Street

BB26RN

Under Billinge Lane

BB25EP

Preston Old Road

BB25ET

East Street

Data Sources

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