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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. 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

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Mill Hill & Moorgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £247,500.

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
Terraced105£105,000
Semi-Detached27£142,500
Detached9£181,000

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

BB22NU

Bombay Street

BB24HT

Aqueduct Road

BB22RB

Millhill Street

BB24QR

Livesey Branch Road

BB22RY

Bowen Street

BB24NY

Moorgate Street

BB22PB

Newcastle Street

BB24DP

Francis Street

BB24RU

Bentham Close

BB24DG

Stirling Street

BB24PL

Kings Bridge Street

BB24ER

Moorgate Street

BB24QA

Plantation Road

BB21UY

Rutland Street

BB24HJ

New Wellington Close

BB24QH

Picton Street

BB22PQ

Portland Street

BB24BE

Aqueduct Road

BB24QF

Full View

BB24SY

Brothers Street

BB24PN

Bentham Road

BB22QG

Queen Victoria Street

BB22SX

Markham Road

BB24DA

Shorrock Lane

BB22AS

Bower Fold

BB21XD

Vauxhall Street

BB22RF

Penzance Street

BB24QB

Full View

BB24TQ

Greenside Avenue

BB21UZ

Pink Place

BB21UT

St Philips Street

BB24QJ

Livesey Branch Road

BB22QR

Stancliffe Street Industrial Estate

BB24QL

Livesey Branch Road

BB24PT

Tewkesbury Street

BB22PS

Lansdowne Street

BB24PR

Brothers Street

BB22PX

Lancing Place

BB24DY

New Wellington Street

BB24UX

Stakes Hall Place

BB22RJ

Lindley Street

BB24HE

New Wellington Gardens

BB24PW

Beverley Street

BB22TH

Nares Road

BB22RU

Speedwell Street

BB24UT

Drakes Close

BB24SL

Springfield Terrace

BB22RL

Bowen Street

BB24TH

Railton Avenue

BB21XE

Broomfield Place

BB24EW

Norfolk Street

BB24DL

Angela Street

BB24SW

Nook Terrace

BB24PP

Broadway Street

BB24EB

St Helier Close

BB24QE

Alderney Close

BB22QU

Stancliffe Street

BB24BJ

Charnley Street

BB24QG

Anglesey Street

BB24EX

Hertford Street

BB22TF

Campbell Place

BB24QQ

Duke Of Sussex Street

BB22ST

Preston Old Road

BB22RS

Marsden Street

BB24ET

Parkinson Street

BB24EY

St Aidans Avenue

BB24PJ

Kelly Street

BB24EZ

Moorgate Street

BB24BH

Springbank Terrace

BB22RN

Primrose Terrace

BB24DF

Stanley Range

BB24TW

Beaumaris Avenue

BB24UF

Amberwood Drive

BB22PU

Curzon Place

BB24RY

Kings Bridge Close

BB22PT

Gordonstoun Place

BB21XF

Gurney Street

BB22PP

Witton Parade

BB24PB

Moorgate Street

BB22PW

Spring Lane

BB22PN

Cavendish Place

BB24BZ

Grantham Street

BB24SR

Green Lane

BB24UG

Millwood Close

BB22TN

Selous Road

BB24DT

New Chapel Street

BB22TU

Cartmel Road

BB24EA

St Aidans Avenue

BB24DN

Field Street

BB22RW

Bower Street

BB24HB

Elim Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.