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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 6 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
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
28.53(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.78(+28%)
Vehicle crime
23.45(+289%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.86(-1%)
Burglary
5.62(+1%)
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

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 in Roe Lee area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roe Lee 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 Roe Lee over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£270,750
Flats12£106,250
Semi-Detached66£195,000
Terraced31£125,000

10 years median price trend in Roe Lee

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roe Lee.

All postcodes in Roe Lee

BB19RH

Brownhill Drive

BB18QD

Royal Oak Avenue

BB19NN

Parsonage Road

BB18PY

North Bank Avenue

BB18FR

Shear Brow

BB18NB

Ramsgreave Drive

BB19AE

Haydock Street

BB19NU

Belvedere Close

BB19QN

Cornelian Street

BB19QT

Haston Lee Avenue

BB19SA

Roe Lee Park

BB19SN

Sapphire Street

BB19QS

Church Walk

BB19QZ

East Lancashire Road

BB19TG

Sycamore Road

BB18FH

The Ferns

BB18NU

Heron Close

BB19TD

Sycamore Close

BB18PF

Goodshaw Avenue

BB19RY

Topaz Street

BB18LW

Harrier Drive

BB18PE

Pleckfarm Avenue

BB18QE

Roe Lee Cottages

BB18NE

Brackenwood

BB18PW

Toddy Fold

BB18RW

Royshaw Close

BB19AW

Cornelian Street

BB19DA

Willow Mount

BB19QU

Bank Hey Lane North

BB18NT

Curlew Close

BB18QL

Blenheim Close

BB19PF

Warrenside Close

BB18NZ

Pleckgate Road

BB19QP

Aldwych Place

BB19AS

Peridot Close

BB19RQ

St Gabriels Avenue

BB18LP

Osprey Close

BB14AQ

Parsonage Road

BB19UF

Thornwood Close

BB18ES

St James'S Road

BB18QR

Pleckgate Road

BB19BE

Whalley New Road

BB19SW

Douglas Place

BB18HQ

St James'S Road

BB18QA

Pleckgate Road

BB19RA

Cambrian Close

BB18FD

The Limes

BB18LG

Kestrel Close

BB19QX

Brownhill Road

BB19TH

Hawthorne Street

BB19TJ

Whalley New Road

BB18QN

Wilworth Crescent

BB19RR

Beryl Avenue

BB19SU

Roe Lee Industrial Estate

BB18QB

Pleckgate Fold

BB19PH

Whalley New Road

BB19SB

Brownhill Drive

BB18PZ

Barmouth Crescent

BB19AB

Pemberton Street

BB19DB

Whalley New Road

BB19SL

Whalley New Road

BB19NW

York Crescent

BB19RG

Newington Avenue

BB19ST

Douglas Place

BB18QP

Further Wilworth

BB19RS

Amber Avenue

BB18LE

Falcon Close

BB18LF

Petrel Close

BB18QT

Ramsgreave Drive

BB18NX

Carham Road

BB19PQ

Walden Road

BB19SP

Whalley New Road

BB17SB

Campbell Street

BB18NN

Pleckgate Road

BB18QH

Chatsworth Close

BB19PG

Parsonage Road

BB18EP

St James'S Road

BB18NS

Kingfisher Close

BB19QY

Brownhill Road

BB19TW

Boxwood Street

BB18RG

Ottershaw Gardens

BB19AY

Ruby Street

BB19SR

Whalley New Road

BB19UB

Rosewood Avenue

BB18NR

Swallowfields

BB18QW

Pleckgate Road

BB18RA

Hill View

BB19RP

Emerald Avenue

BB18QQ

Regents View

BB19AR

Pearl Close

BB19SH

Agate Street

BB18JN

Lammack Road

BB18QS

Ramsgreave Avenue

BB19AF

Campbell Street

BB18ND

Ramsgreave Drive

BB19AU

Whalley New Road

BB18QF

Lower Wilworth

BB19BP

Beech Mount

BB19QR

Brownhill Drive

BB18FB

The Blossoms

Data Sources

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