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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

BB26QY

Billinge End Road

Data Sources

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