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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.

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.