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Wensley Fold

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About

Wensley Fold is a residential ward in Blackburn with Darwen. It lies north of the town centre and is bordered by the M65 motorway. The area primarily consists of terraced housing and includes some local amenities such as schools and shops. Its proximity to the motorway provides convenient transport links for residents commuting to other parts of Lancashire.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Wensley Fold playing fields. A notable local landmark is the historic Wensley Fold House, a former farmhouse dating back to the 17th century. The area has a community centre that serves as a focal point for local activities. Housing varies, with some more modern developments alongside the traditional terraced rows.

Area overview

On average Wensley Fold has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% 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 £38,235 per year. There are 2 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 9,503 people, with a population density of about 9,111.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wensley Fold Population
9,503
Population density
9,111.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.34(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
78.19(+320%)
Shoplifting
17.26(+202%)
Public order
13.26(+31%)
Other theft
12.94(+96%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,165
43.84%
British
2,193
23.08%
Indian
1,724
18.15%
Other White
394
4.15%
Bangladeshi
188
1.98%
Total population: 9,501

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,163
30.85%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,598
22.79%
Level 3 (A level)
956
13.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
928
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
810
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 7,012

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
910
28.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
763
23.81%
Owns with a mortgage
675
21.07%
Other social rented
543
16.95%
Social rents from council
154
4.81%
Total households: 3,204

Property prices in Wensley Fold

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Wensley Fold area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £340,000.

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
Detached1£186,000
Flats4£75,500
Semi-Detached6£219,500
Terraced40£114,500

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

BB21DB

Bathurst Street

BB26LP

Palatine Road

BB26SX

Rolleston Road

BB21QG

Higher Bent Gap

BB26BT

Wensley Fold

BB21HS

St Barnabas Street

BB21RD

Barley Close

BB21UJ

Bath Street

BB21QW

Hazel Close

BB21SR

Heyhurst Road

BB21UW

Redlam

BB26NW

Worston Place

BB26PR

Crosshill Road

BB21UG

Alder Bank

BB26PL

Preston New Road

BB21DY

Hope Street

BB26SP

French Road

BB21UL

Redlam

BB26ES

Burlington Street

BB26NR

Chatburn Street

BB21ER

Higson Street

BB26NP

Saunders Road

BB21HY

Johnston Street

BB26LH

Bromley Street

BB21EP

Devonport Road

BB26LJ

Bromley Street

BB21EN

Spring View

BB26LT

Irene Place

BB21QR

Lower Hazel Close

BB21EH

Montague Street

BB26TE

Buncer Lane

BB21XQ

Redlam

BB26NH

Oozehead Lane

BB26NT

Gisburn Place

BB26PN

Preston New Road

BB21HD

Johnston Street

BB21HU

Belle Vue Street

BB26AE

Preston New Road

BB26BN

Preston New Road

BB21HJ

Addison Street

BB21QQ

Cheetham Street

BB21UE

Balfour Street

BB26NZ

Grindleton Road

BB21DF

New Park Street

BB21RA

Cutler Close

BB21WD

Apple Street

BB26HS

Croydon Street

BB26HB

Harcourt Road

BB26ND

Raven Road

BB21NE

Montague Street

BB26SN

Buncer Lane

BB21QD

Wensley Road

BB26LN

Palatine Road

BB26LU

Manor Road

BB26NQ

Chatburn Street

BB21HP

Whitehead Street

BB21QZ

Cowell Way

BB26LX

Manor Road

BB26NL

Carnarvon Road

BB21QP

Arthur Way

BB21TU

Pleasington Close

BB26ST

Moulding Close

BB21EL

Ada Street

BB26NE

Livingstone Road

BB21JA

Belle Vue Street

BB21ES

Johnston Street

BB26NG

Oozehead Lane

BB26SW

Mavis Road

BB26HR

Cheltenham Road

BB26JS

Granville Road

BB21HF

Shaw Street

BB26PJ

Limefield

BB21HX

Cheetham Street

BB26AL

Leamington Close

BB26BJ

Preston New Road

BB26LW

Crompton Place

BB21QT

Ashworth Close

BB22SH

West View

BB26NS

Downham Street

BB26SU

Wensley Road

BB26TB

St Marks Road

BB22SJ

Hawkshead Street

BB22UH

Hawkeshead Close

BB21AD

Apple Street

BB26NA

Johnston Street

BB26BU

Preston New Road

BB21EW

Lois Place

BB21HN

Addison Street

BB21QA

Wensley Road

BB21UB

Lancaster Street

BB21WA

Apple Close

BB21DE

Melville Drive

BB21QE

Bent Gap Lane

BB21QS

Lower Ashworth Close

BB21UH

Thompson Street

BB26NU

Rawstorne Street

BB21EJ

Devonport Road

BB21HG

Whittaker Street

BB21HH

Midsummer Street

BB21RB

Shaw Close

Data Sources

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