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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 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
163
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
80.25(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.36(+253%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.45(+105%)
Other theft
13.53(+105%)
Vehicle crime
12.22(+104%)
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

Median price£115,000
Price per sq ft£129
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£88K – £145K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £129 per square foot) in Mill Hill & Moorgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £247,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mill Hill & Moorgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£185,000£226
Semi-Detached26£146,250£169
Terraced98£105,500£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mill Hill & Moorgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mill Hill & Moorgate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£99,000£61,000
2017£139,000£109,725£60,500
2018£132,500£100,000£75,000
2019£128,500£113,500£67,750
2020£160,000£113,000£70,000
2021£151,250£125,000£80,000
2022£194,000£132,500£89,250
2023£180,000£140,000£85,000
2024£195,000£144,500£92,000
2025£185,000£143,000£104,000
2026£153,000£116,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mill Hill & Moorgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mill Hill & Moorgate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143£73
2017£183£150£72
2018£169£143£84
2019£139£152£77
2020£171£141£81
2021£177£159£93
2022£218£179£110
2023£206£189£100
2024£197£190£111
2025£226£177£120
2026£186£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mill Hill & Moorgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mill Hill & Moorgate in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Mill Hill & Moorgate

Is Mill Hill & Moorgate safe?

Mill Hill & Moorgate records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mill Hill & Moorgate?

The median sale price in Mill Hill & Moorgate is £115,000 (about £129 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Mill Hill & Moorgate?

Mill Hill & Moorgate has 5 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Mill Hill & Moorgate?

Mill Hill & Moorgate scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mill Hill & Moorgate sits around rank 4,000 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 Mill Hill & Moorgate?

The average household income in Mill Hill & Moorgate is around £35,747 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mill Hill & Moorgate?

Mill Hill & Moorgate is represented by 1 elected councillor: Stephen James Hartley (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Mill Hill & Moorgate

BB21UN

Redlam

BB22RH

Watson Street

BB24TA

Dalby Crescent

BB24HA

New Wellington Street

BB24EN

St Aidans Close

BB22RT

Henry Whalley Street

BB22RZ

Queen Victoria Street

BB24UZ

King's Bridge Street

BB24PS

Shorrock Lane

BB25BU

Livesey Branch Road

BB24PZ

Jersey Street

BB24TB

Whiteley Avenue

BB24DE

Percy Street

BB24TY

Meadow Head Close

BB24WD

New Wellington Street

BB24TF

Green Lane

BB24RP

Kingsbridge Court

BB22TW

Grange Road

BB24PY

Kings Road

BB22QH

Amberley Street

BB24TU

Hurstwood Avenue

BB22RX

Mayflower Street

BB24GX

New Wellington Mews

BB24BY

Parkinson Street

BB22PZ

Charterhouse Place

BB24RT

Tresco Close

BB21XA

Clyde Street

BB22SY

Grant Road

BB22PF

Cavendish Place

BB22TQ

Selous Road

BB22QN

Primrose Close

BB24PX

Kings Road

BB21XB

Redlam

BB24TS

Shorrock Lane

BB24SZ

Dalby Crescent

BB22RE

Railway View

BB22SU

Preston Old Road

BB22TA

Cartmel Road

BB22TJ

Vardon Road

BB24TP

Beaumaris Avenue

BB22TS

Mill Hill & Moorgate

BB24GU

Spring Bank Close

BB22TE

Spring Lane

BB22BN

Mill Hill & Moorgate

BB24DB

Bonsall Street

BB21UU

Lansdowne Street

BB24BQ

St Aidans Avenue

BB22TD

Franklin Road

BB24EU

Bedford Street

BB24DD

Bonsall Street

BB22TL

Nansen Road

BB24TE

Morley Avenue

BB24GT

Spring Bank Close

BB24EP

Zebudah Street

BB24BL

Albert Street

BB24TD

Fielding Crescent

BB22RA

Brook Street

BB24ES

Suffolk Street

BB22NZ

Griffin Street

BB22TB

Franklin Road

BB24RX

Beverley Terrace

BB22QZ

Queen Victoria Street

BB22RD

New Chapel Street

BB24SP

East View Terrace

BB21UX

Byron Terrace

BB24DH

St Georges Avenue

BB24TZ

Dalby Lea

BB24WB

New Wellington Street

BB21US

St Philip's Street

BB22RP

Stancliffe Street

BB24DQ

Herschell Street

BB24UE

Croftwood Terrace

BB24WE

Mill Hill & Moorgate

BB22PD

Griffin Street

BB24HD

St James Street

BB24DW

Stephen Street

BB22QJ

Delamere Close

BB22QL

Bower Close

BB22QB

Albert Street

BB24QD

Bentham Road

BB22RG

Young Street

BB22PJ

Scar Street

BB22QY

Mill Hill Bridge Street

BB24EE

Green Park Close

BB24TG

Greenside Avenue

BB24EQ

Norfolk Terrace

BB22SA

Woodfield Close

BB24DR

Matthew Street

BB24DZ

Brindle Street

BB24TT

Shorrock Lane

BB24HG

Elim Gardens

BB24TR

Brothers Street

BB24TJ

Foxstones Crescent

BB22RQ

Jessel Street

BB21UR

Belgrave Close

BB22TG

Springfield Street

BB24PH

Kingsbridge Wharf

BB24DJ

Angela Street

BB22AW

Taylor Terrace

BB22QF

Peel Street

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.