Wensley Fold is a residential ward located in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached properties. It is situated to the northeast of Blackburn town center, providing easy access to local amenities and transport links. The ward includes green spaces such as Wensley Fold Recreation Ground, which offers leisure facilities for residents.
The area has a strong sense of community, with local schools and churches playing a central role. Wensley Fold Primary School serves the ward, and nearby retail options cater to daily needs. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A666 providing links to Blackburn and beyond. While largely residential, Wensley Fold maintains a quiet, suburban character with a focus on family living.
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 of residents in Wensley Fold is £32,426 per year. There are 2 schools in Wensley Fold: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £116,250 in Wensley Fold area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £340,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £252,500; semi-detached at £140,000; terraced at £109,975; flats at £65,500.
10 years price trend in Wensley Fold
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Cutler Close
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Rutland Street
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Henrietta Street
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Pleasington Street
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Wensley Fold
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Crompton Place
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Gorse Road
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Wensley Fold
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Moulding Close
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Denville Road
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East Park Road
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Wensley Fold
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French Close
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Adelaide Terrace
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Lancaster Place
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Downham Street
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Rolleston Road
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Higher Witton Road
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St Mark's Place
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New Park Street
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Hope Street
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Pleasington Street
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Ada Street
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Irene Place
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Whitehead Street
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Devonport Road
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Balfour Street
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Selborne Street
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Taunton Road
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Ribblesdale Place
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Livingstone Road
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Saunders Road
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Wensley Fold
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Central Blackburn
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Wensley Fold
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Higher Witton Road
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Edmundson Street
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Arthur Street
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Ashworth Close
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Addison Close
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Burlington Street
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Saunders Road
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Waverley Place
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Murdock Street
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Selborne Street
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Gorse Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.