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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 123 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
Terraced93£105,000

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

BB24GT

Spring Bank Close

BB24SP

East View Terrace

BB24WE

Mill Hill & Moorgate

BB21XD

Vauxhall Street

BB22NZ

Griffin Street

BB22RF

Penzance Street

BB24DJ

Angela Street

BB24EW

Norfolk Street

BB22PF

Cavendish Place

BB22TD

Franklin Road

BB24EX

Hertford Street

BB22TS

Mill Hill & Moorgate

BB24PW

Beverley Street

BB21XE

Broomfield Place

BB24BL

Albert Street

BB24BQ

St Aidans Avenue

BB24QH

Picton Street

BB22AS

Bower Fold

BB24QE

Alderney Close

BB22PZ

Charterhouse Place

BB24DH

St Georges Avenue

BB24HG

Elim Gardens

BB22PJ

Scar Street

BB24EZ

Moorgate Street

BB22TB

Franklin Road

BB24SY

Brothers Street

BB22PB

Newcastle Street

BB22PS

Lansdowne Street

BB22QN

Primrose Close

BB22TL

Nansen Road

BB24BH

Springbank Terrace

BB24HJ

New Wellington Close

BB24QR

Livesey Branch Road

BB22RT

Henry Whalley Street

BB24HA

New Wellington Street

BB24HT

Aqueduct Road

BB24NY

Moorgate Street

BB24PY

Kings Road

BB22QF

Peel Street

BB24RT

Tresco Close

BB24TJ

Foxstones Crescent

BB24PS

Shorrock Lane

BB24TT

Shorrock Lane

BB22RA

Brook Street

BB22RP

Stancliffe Street

BB22QJ

Delamere Close

BB24DN

Field Street

BB24GX

New Wellington Mews

BB24PR

Brothers Street

BB21UX

Byron Terrace

BB22BN

Mill Hill & Moorgate

BB25BU

Livesey Branch Road

BB22QG

Queen Victoria Street

BB22TF

Campbell Place

BB24RY

Kings Bridge Close

BB22PQ

Portland Street

BB22SY

Grant Road

BB24EU

Bedford Street

BB22RE

Railway View

BB24EQ

Norfolk Terrace

BB24ES

Suffolk Street

BB24EB

St Helier Close

BB24UG

Millwood Close

BB22PD

Griffin Street

BB22RQ

Jessel Street

BB24BZ

Grantham Street

BB24QA

Plantation Road

BB24QD

Bentham Road

BB24TH

Railton Avenue

BB24TQ

Greenside Avenue

BB24BE

Aqueduct Road

BB24DT

New Chapel Street

BB24DW

Stephen Street

BB24TA

Dalby Crescent

BB22RD

New Chapel Street

BB22SX

Markham Road

BB22TA

Cartmel Road

BB24GU

Spring Bank Close

BB24RP

Kingsbridge Court

BB22PP

Witton Parade

BB22SA

Woodfield Close

BB22RU

Speedwell Street

BB24DL

Angela Street

BB24PH

Kingsbridge Wharf

BB24UZ

King's Bridge Street

BB21UT

St Philips Street

BB22QL

Bower Close

BB22RL

Bowen Street

BB22RZ

Queen Victoria Street

BB22TW

Grange Road

BB24QL

Livesey Branch Road

Data Sources

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