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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 67 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
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

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Roe Lee area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 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
Terraced37£137,000
Detached26£290,000
Flats10£104,500
Semi-Detached67£195,000

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

BB18QS

Ramsgreave Avenue

BB18NS

Kingfisher Close

BB19PH

Whalley New Road

BB18JN

Lammack Road

BB19QZ

East Lancashire Road

BB19RS

Amber Avenue

BB18QF

Lower Wilworth

BB19GD

Campbell Court

BB18LE

Falcon Close

BB19JR

Emerald Street

BB14AQ

Parsonage Road

BB18QH

Chatsworth Close

BB19SB

Brownhill Drive

BB18LW

Harrier Drive

BB18ET

St James'S Road

BB18NN

Pleckgate Road

BB19SL

Whalley New Road

BB19SP

Whalley New Road

BB18JY

Teal Close

BB19QR

Brownhill Drive

BB18FR

Shear Brow

BB19NU

Belvedere Close

BB18NW

Rhodes Avenue

BB18HQ

St James'S Road

BB18RL

Bradshaw Close

BB19AA

Hardy Street

BB19PG

Parsonage Road

BB18PZ

Barmouth Crescent

BB19AS

Peridot Close

BB18LP

Osprey Close

BB18DS

Shear Brow

BB18RN

Cadshaw Close

BB18QL

Blenheim Close

BB19NN

Parsonage Road

BB19UF

Thornwood Close

BB19QT

Haston Lee Avenue

BB18QE

Roe Lee Cottages

BB18RE

Cranshaw Drive

BB18NP

Rhodes Avenue

BB18FG

Chestnut Avenue

BB18PF

Goodshaw Avenue

BB19AQ

Pearl Close

BB18FH

The Ferns

BB19AD

Outram Lane

BB18NX

Carham Road

BB18PN

Pleckgate Road

BB18QR

Pleckgate Road

BB18RA

Hill View

BB19NS

Belvedere Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.