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Mill Hill & Moorgate

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About

Mill Hill & Moorgate is a residential ward located in the south-eastern part of Blackburn. The area is primarily characterised by terraced housing and modern estates, with local amenities centred along Mill Hill Lane and Moorgate Street. It functions as a commuter area, providing housing within proximity to Blackburn's town centre and major road links like the A666. The community is served by several primary schools and local shops catering to daily needs.

The ward includes significant green space, notably with the Leeds and Liverpool Canal forming part of its western boundary. This provides a route for walking and cycling, connecting to wider networks. The area also contains Blackburn College's Feilden Street campus, contributing to its daytime population. Housing varies from older Victorian terraces to more recent developments, creating a mixed architectural character across the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Mill Hill & Moorgate has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mill Hill & Moorgate is £35,747 per year. There are 6 schools in Mill Hill & Moorgate: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mill Hill & Moorgate is home to around 8,349 people, with a population density of about 4,920.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mill Hill & Moorgate Population
8,349
Population density
4,920.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.72(+134%)
Anti-social behaviour
71.75(+285%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.77(+87%)
Other theft
13.06(+98%)
Vehicle crime
12.58(+109%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,331
87.84%
Other White
323
3.87%
Pakistani
207
2.48%
Indian
92
1.1%
African
58
0.69%
Total population: 8,346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,632
24.82%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,359
20.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,155
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
939
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
786
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 6,576

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,009
26.54%
Owns with a mortgage
944
24.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
920
24.2%
Other social rented
622
16.36%
Social rents from council
180
4.73%
Total households: 3,802

Property prices in Mill Hill & Moorgate

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £117,000 in Mill Hill & Moorgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mill Hill & Moorgate 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 Mill Hill & Moorgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£180,500
Semi-Detached20£140,500
Terraced95£106,000

10 years median price trend in Mill Hill & Moorgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mill Hill & Moorgate.

All postcodes in Mill Hill & Moorgate

BB24DQ

Herschell Street

BB22PN

Cavendish Place

BB22RB

Millhill Street

BB24DA

Shorrock Lane

BB24HE

New Wellington Gardens

BB24PT

Tewkesbury Street

BB24WB

New Wellington Street

BB24EA

St Aidans Avenue

BB24PL

Kings Bridge Street

BB24QB

Full View

BB21UY

Rutland Street

BB22TQ

Selous Road

BB24DY

New Wellington Street

BB24TB

Whiteley Avenue

BB22PX

Lancing Place

BB24PN

Bentham Road

BB21XA

Clyde Street

BB24DZ

Brindle Street

BB24RU

Bentham Close

BB24RX

Beverley Terrace

BB22TJ

Vardon Road

BB24EE

Green Park Close

BB24TW

Beaumaris Avenue

BB24TZ

Dalby Lea

BB21UN

Redlam

BB22SU

Preston Old Road

BB22TG

Springfield Street

BB24UF

Amberwood Drive

BB24PX

Kings Road

BB24UX

Albert Street

BB22PW

Spring Lane

BB24PZ

Jersey Street

BB22RY

Bowen Street

BB24HD

St James Street

BB24SZ

Dalby Crescent

BB21US

St Philip's Street

BB22RS

Marsden Street

BB24DF

Stanley Range

BB24DP

Francis Street

BB24TD

Fielding Crescent

BB22NU

Bombay Street

BB24DG

Stirling Street

BB24ER

Moorgate Street

BB24QJ

Livesey Branch Road

BB24SW

Nook Terrace

BB24TY

Meadow Head Close

BB22PU

Curzon Place

BB22TU

Cartmel Road

BB24TS

Shorrock Lane

BB22RJ

Lindley Street

BB22ST

Preston Old Road

BB24QG

Anglesey Street

BB21XB

Redlam

BB22PT

Gordonstoun Place

BB22RG

Young Street

BB22RW

Bower Street

BB24DE

Percy Street

BB22QZ

Queen Victoria Street

BB24BY

Parkinson Street

BB24ET

Parkinson Street

BB24TF

Green Lane

BB24UE

Croftwood Terrace

BB24UT

Drakes Close

BB22QR

Stancliffe Street Industrial Estate

BB22QY

Mill Hill Bridge Street

BB24PP

Broadway Street

BB24SR

Green Lane

BB22AW

Taylor Terrace

BB22TN

Selous Road

BB21UR

Belgrave Close

BB22RN

Primrose Terrace

BB22TH

Nares Road

BB21UU

Lansdowne Street

BB24EP

Zebudah Street

BB24EN

St Aidans Close

BB24TG

Greenside Avenue

BB24DD

Bonsall Street

BB24HB

Elim Place

BB24PB

Moorgate Street

BB24TP

Beaumaris Avenue

BB22QH

Amberley Street

BB24BJ

Charnley Street

BB24EY

St Aidans Avenue

BB24QQ

Duke Of Sussex Street

BB24WD

New Wellington Street

BB21UZ

Pink Place

BB22QB

Albert Street

BB22TE

Spring Lane

BB24DR

Matthew Street

BB24PJ

Kelly Street

BB24TR

Brothers Street

BB21XF

Gurney Street

BB22RH

Watson Street

BB24DB

Bonsall Street

BB24QF

Full View

BB24SL

Springfield Terrace

BB24TU

Hurstwood Avenue

BB24TE

Morley Avenue

BB22QU

Stancliffe Street

BB22RX

Mayflower Street

Data Sources

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