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Wensley Fold

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About

Wensley Fold is a residential area located in the northern part of Blackburn. The neighbourhood is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities serving the community.

The area is situated near the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with paths providing green space for walking. Housing primarily consists of red-brick Victorian and Edwardian terraces.

Area overview

On average Wensley Fold has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wensley Fold is £38,468 per year. There are 1 schools in Wensley Fold: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wensley Fold is home to around 9,407 people, with a population density of about 8,569.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wensley Fold Population
9,407
Population density
8,569.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.88(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.82(+92%)
Other theft
6.38(-3%)
Vehicle crime
5.95(-1%)
Public order
5.53(-45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,190
44.54%
British
2,117
22.5%
Indian
1,789
19.02%
Other White
376
4%
Bangladeshi
175
1.86%
Total population: 9,407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,155
30.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,663
23.79%
Level 3 (A level)
941
13.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
905
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
798
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 6,990

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
947
31.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
750
24.67%
Owns with a mortgage
699
22.99%
Other social rented
376
12.37%
Other forms of private rent
129
4.24%
Total households: 3,040

Property prices in Wensley Fold

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £114,000 in Wensley Fold area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wensley Fold 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 Wensley Fold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£263,000
Flats6£71,500
Semi-Detached8£219,500
Terraced41£114,000

10 years median price trend in Wensley Fold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wensley Fold.

All postcodes in Wensley Fold

BB21UQ

Witton Outfall

BB26BS

Limefield

BB26SS

Wensley Road

BB21QH

Henrietta Street

BB26LL

Crompton Place

BB26LY

Gorse Road

BB26SA

Billinge Avenue

BB21DG

Denville Road

BB26AY

Preston New Road

BB26BD

Wensley Fold

BB26JT

Lancaster Place

BB26NY

Downham Street

BB26TA

St Marks Place

BB21DN

University Close

BB26BH

Preston New Road

BB26SH

French Close

BB26SR

Wensley Road

BB26SZ

Higher Witton Road

BB21DQ

Summerville Walk

BB21ED

Montague Street

BB21UF

Pleasington Street

BB26BF

Preston New Road

BB26LR

Irving Place

BB21UA

Lancaster Street

BB22SQ

Selborne Mews

BB26NF

Livingstone Road

BB21AU

Alma Street

BB21HT

Whitehead Street

BB21HW

Devonport Road

BB26NB

Ribblesdale Place

BB26NN

Taunton Road

BB26NX

Saunders Road

BB26SD

Billinge Avenue

BB26SY

Buncer Lane

BB21QF

Lawrence Street

BB26ER

Leamington Road

BB26NJ

Waverley Place

BB21HL

Edmundson Street

BB21QN

Johnston Close

BB26LS

Saunders Road

BB22SN

Selborne Street

BB21AR

Preston New Road

BB22SW

Selborne Street

BB26HA

Gainsborough Avenue

BB26LZ

Gorse Road

BB22SR

Preston Old Road

BB21HR

Foxhouse Street

BB21DL

St Paul's Street

Data Sources

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