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Shear Brow & Corporation Park

About

Shear Brow & Corporation Park ward is located in Blackburn with Darwen, covering a mix of residential and green spaces. The area includes Corporation Park, a historic Victorian park with gardens, sports facilities, and walking paths. Residential streets feature a blend of terraced and semi-detached housing, with local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centers serving the neighborhood.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Blackburn town center and surrounding areas. Corporation Park serves as a focal point for recreation, hosting events and providing a green space for residents. The area has a mix of older and newer housing developments, reflecting its evolution over time. Local schools and healthcare facilities cater to the community’s needs, making it a practical place to live.

Area overview

On average Shear Brow & Corporation Park has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shear Brow & Corporation Park is £35,646 per year. There are 4 schools in Shear Brow & Corporation Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

140

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Shear Brow & Corporation Park Population

9,360

Population density

8,460.6 per km²

Demographics

Indian

5,010

53.53%

Pakistani

2,760

29.49%

British

798

8.53%

Other Asian

150

1.6%

Other

137

1.46%

Total population: 9,360

Housing

Owns outright

1,235

47.19%

Owns with a mortgage

636

24.3%

Private landlord or letting agency

457

17.46%

Other forms of private rent

128

4.89%

Other social rented

123

4.7%

Total households: 2,617

Property prices in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 in Shear Brow & Corporation Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £405,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£400,000	£400,000	£400,000	£400,000	£400,000
Flats	3	£73,000	£70,300	£71,500	£94,431	£111,576
Semi-Detached	7	£180,000	£74,400	£112,500	£316,500	£378,900
Terraced	25	£147,000	£76,480	£115,000	£180,000	£234,000

10 years median price trend in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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