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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 143 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 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
Detached34£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

BB18FE

The Limes

BB19BA

Whalley New Road

BB19RX

Roe Lee Park

BB19AH

Emerald Close

BB19SX

Highbank

BB19AN

Cornelian Street

BB18NA

Ramsgreave Drive

BB18FG

Chestnut Avenue

BB18PG

Goodshaw Close

BB18RD

Penshaw Close

BB19QW

Opal Street

BB18JS

Hawkshaw Bank Road

BB18NP

Rhodes Avenue

BB19PE

Warrenside Close

BB19TQ

Cedar Street

BB18PD

Aspinall Fold

BB18PN

Pleckgate Road

BB18NW

Rhodes Avenue

BB18RL

Bradshaw Close

BB18QJ

Sandringham Close

BB18QZ

Broadway

BB18RN

Cadshaw Close

BB19AQ

Pearl Close

BB18RE

Cranshaw Drive

BB18JY

Teal Close

BB18NY

Green Gown

BB19QJ

Emerald Street

BB18FA

The Oaks

BB18RF

Openshaw Drive

BB19AZ

Whalley New Road

BB19BD

Whalley New Road

BB19NP

Parsonage Road

BB18FF

The Willows

BB19JR

Emerald Street

BB19NT

Brookview Close

BB19SZ

Rosewood Avenue

BB18ET

St James'S Road

BB18RB

Openshaw Drive

BB18RH

Openshaw Drive

BB19AA

Hardy Street

BB19NS

Belvedere Road

BB18DS

Shear Brow

BB19QL

Cornelian Street

BB19RZ

Roe Lee Park

BB19TF

Briar Road

BB19GD

Campbell Court

BB19AD

Outram Lane

BB19NR

Balmoral Avenue

BB18RJ

Royshaw Avenue

Data Sources

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