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About

Roe Lee ward lies in Blackburn's northern suburbs, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types. The district is anchored by the large Roe Lee Park, which provides green space and recreational facilities for the community. Housing here ranges from interwar semis to more modern developments, creating a settled neighbourhood feel. The area is served by local shops and services along Whalley Range, catering to daily needs.

The ward's eastern boundary is partially defined by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which offers a route for walking and cycling. Roe Lee is also home to a distinctive former mill building, St. Silas's, which has been converted into residential apartments, reflecting the area's industrial past. Educational facilities include St. Silas's Church of England Primary School. The area maintains straightforward road links into Blackburn town centre and towards the M65 motorway.

Area overview

On average Roe Lee has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roe Lee is £46,973 per year. There are 5 schools in Roe Lee: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Roe Lee is home to around 9,252 people, with a population density of about 2,776.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roe Lee Population
9,252
Population density
2,776.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.97(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.1(+12%)
Vehicle crime
12.43(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.92(-23%)
Other theft
4.76(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,415
47.73%
Pakistani
2,242
24.24%
Indian
1,831
19.79%
Other White
147
1.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
131
1.42%
Total population: 9,250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,261
32.06%
No qualifications
1,364
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,179
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
958
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
685
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 7,053

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,366
39.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,196
34.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
462
13.27%
Other social rented
269
7.73%
Social rents from council
110
3.16%
Total households: 3,482

Property prices in Roe Lee

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £223K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Roe Lee area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roe Lee over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£290,000£255
Semi-Detached60£182,500£203
Terraced26£140,000£154
Flats8£104,500£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roe Lee

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roe Lee.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,995£111,250£145,000£72,500
2017£205,000£101,500£138,000£80,000
2018£218,000£95,000£140,500£78,000
2019£223,245£114,500£149,500£93,500
2020£220,000£108,750£142,000£107,000
2021£230,000£95,500£154,250£97,000
2022£235,500£112,000£174,000£115,000
2023£262,500£110,000£181,000£115,000
2024£272,375£100,500£190,000£121,500
2025£285,000£106,250£195,250£136,100
2026£244,000£105,000£203,000£114,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roe Lee.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roe Lee.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£133£124£96
2017£185£132£143£89
2018£196£163£149£93
2019£210£184£156£93
2020£199£157£164£122
2021£200£165£185£117
2022£224£163£207£149
2023£247£176£208£140
2024£252£151£218£130
2025£256£177£203£148
2026£236£166£214£126
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roe Lee.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Roe Lee in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Roe Lee

Is Roe Lee safe?

Roe Lee records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Roe Lee?

The median sale price in Roe Lee is £180,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Roe Lee?

Roe Lee has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Roe Lee?

Roe Lee scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Roe Lee sits around rank 13,182 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 Roe Lee?

The average household income in Roe Lee is around £46,973 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Roe Lee?

Roe Lee is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sajid Ali (Independent).

All postcodes in Roe Lee

BB18RF

Openshaw Drive

BB18PW

Toddy Fold

BB19SN

Sapphire Street

BB19BE

Whalley New Road

BB18PY

North Bank Avenue

BB18RW

Royshaw Close

BB18LG

Kestrel Close

BB18NA

Ramsgreave Drive

BB18NY

Green Gown

BB18QZ

Broadway

BB19TH

Hawthorne Street

BB19QJ

Emerald Street

BB19TG

Sycamore Road

BB19SZ

Rosewood Avenue

BB18FF

The Willows

BB18FB

The Blossoms

BB19AU

Whalley New Road

BB18FD

The Limes

BB19SA

Roe Lee Park

BB18ES

St James'S Road

BB19NP

Parsonage Road

BB18PD

Aspinall Fold

BB18QA

Pleckgate Road

BB19SU

Roe Lee Industrial Estate

BB18FE

The Limes

BB18NB

Ramsgreave Drive

BB18RG

Ottershaw Gardens

BB18LF

Petrel Close

BB19AN

Cornelian Street

BB19SW

Douglas Place

BB19QN

Cornelian Street

BB19AE

Haydock Street

BB18JS

Hawkshaw Bank Road

BB19QX

Brownhill Road

BB19RQ

St Gabriels Avenue

BB19RR

Beryl Avenue

BB19QW

Opal Street

BB17SB

Campbell Street

BB18PG

Goodshaw Close

BB19TJ

Whalley New Road

BB19TQ

Cedar Street

BB18NT

Curlew Close

BB19AF

Campbell Street

BB18NU

Heron Close

BB18ND

Ramsgreave Drive

BB19AR

Pearl Close

BB18QQ

Regents View

BB19UB

Rosewood Avenue

BB19QS

Church Walk

BB19SR

Whalley New Road

BB18PE

Pleckfarm Avenue

BB19RP

Emerald Avenue

BB19DA

Willow Mount

BB19NR

Balmoral Avenue

BB19RH

Brownhill Drive

BB19SH

Agate Street

BB19QL

Cornelian Street

BB18RB

Openshaw Drive

BB19AB

Pemberton Street

BB19RA

Cambrian Close

BB19PF

Warrenside Close

BB19AW

Cornelian Street

BB19AZ

Whalley New Road

BB18FA

The Oaks

BB18NZ

Pleckgate Road

BB19QY

Brownhill Road

BB19RY

Topaz Street

BB18QB

Pleckgate Fold

BB18RH

Openshaw Drive

BB19SX

Highbank

BB19AY

Ruby Street

BB19DB

Whalley New Road

BB18QJ

Sandringham Close

BB19AH

Emerald Close

BB19ST

Douglas Place

BB18RD

Penshaw Close

BB18NE

Brackenwood

BB19RG

Newington Avenue

BB18QT

Ramsgreave Drive

BB18RJ

Royshaw Avenue

BB19RZ

Roe Lee Park

BB19TF

Briar Road

BB18NR

Swallowfields

BB19PQ

Walden Road

BB18QD

Royal Oak Avenue

BB19BA

Whalley New Road

BB19NT

Brookview Close

BB19RX

Roe Lee Park

BB19QP

Aldwych Place

BB18QP

Further Wilworth

BB19TD

Sycamore Close

BB19NW

York Crescent

BB18QN

Wilworth Crescent

BB18QW

Pleckgate Road

BB18EP

St James'S Road

BB19BP

Beech Mount

BB19BD

Whalley New Road

BB19PE

Warrenside Close

BB19TW

Boxwood Street

BB19QU

Bank Hey Lane North

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.