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Queen's Park & Higher Croft

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About

Queen's Park & Higher Croft is a residential area in Blackburn with Darwen, known for its mix of housing and green spaces. The area features terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments, catering to a range of households. Queen's Park itself is a focal point, offering walking paths, sports facilities, and a children's play area. The park hosts community events and provides a quiet retreat from urban life.

Higher Croft is primarily residential, with local amenities including shops, schools, and healthcare services nearby. Public transport links connect the area to Blackburn town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. The community is close-knit, with a mix of long-term residents and newcomers. The area balances urban convenience with access to open spaces, making it a practical choice for families and individuals.

Area overview

On average Queen's Park & Higher Croft has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Queen's Park & Higher Croft is £37,300 per year. There are 8 schools in Queen's Park & Higher Croft: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Queen's Park & Higher Croft Population
10,068
Population density
2,020.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,485
74.35%
Indian
855
8.49%
Pakistani
637
6.33%
Other White
458
4.55%
Arab
99
0.98%
Total population: 10,067

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,083
27.37%
Owns outright
955
24.13%
Other social rented
914
23.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
566
14.3%
Social rents from council
338
8.54%
Total households: 3,957

Property prices in Queen's Park & Higher Croft

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Queen's Park & Higher Croft area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Queen's Park & Higher Croft 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 Queen's Park & Higher Croft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£242,500
Flats1£62,000
Semi-Detached32£155,500
Terraced32£131,000

10 years median price trend in Queen's Park & Higher Croft

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Queen's Park & Higher Croft.

All postcodes in Queen's Park & Higher Croft

BB23EZ

Manxman Road

BB23JQ

Manxman Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.