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Shear Brow & Corporation Park

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Shear Brow & Corporation Park ward lies in the northern part of Blackburn. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. It is anchored by the expansive Corporation Park, a formal Victorian green space with traditional features.

The park itself is a central landmark, containing a conservatory, bowling greens, and war memorials. The ward's topography includes noticeable slopes, particularly around the Shear Brow area. Housing is densely packed in parts, with local schools and community facilities serving the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Shear Brow & Corporation Park has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 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 per household in Shear Brow & Corporation Park is £42,654 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). Shear Brow & Corporation Park is home to around 9,360 people, with a population density of about 8,460.6 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

146

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Shear Brow & Corporation Park Population

9,360

Population density

8,460.6 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

77.67(+317%)

Violence and sexual offences

75.75(+104%)

Shoplifting

31.09(+444%)

Public order

13.68(+36%)

Other theft

12.82(+94%)

North West average

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

Economics

No qualifications

1,999

28.84%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,884

27.18%

Level 3 (A level)

1,046

15.09%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

851

12.28%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

729

10.52%

Total 16+ residents: 6,932

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 29 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 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	4	£94,431	£70,450	£72,250	£136,897	£187,379
Semi-Detached	5	£180,000	£93,000	£145,000	£315,000	£387,000
Terraced	19	£143,000	£75,040	£102,475	£185,000	£217,375

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: 16/01/2026.

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

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