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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 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 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 9,503 people, with a population density of about 9,111.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
10/10
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
81.55(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
74.92(+317%)
Shoplifting
14.1(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.05(+45%)
Public order
12.63(+25%)
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

Median price£118,000
Price per sq ft£133
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £151K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £118,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Wensley Fold area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wensley Fold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£170,000£161
Terraced38£117,750£120
Flats5£66,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wensley Fold

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wensley Fold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332,500£115,000£72,000
2017£255,000£75,000£120,000£82,500
2018£180,000£65,000£170,000£84,500
2019£195,000£75,000£95,000£86,000
2020£197,500£60,250£180,000£82,000
2021£247,500£66,000£133,500£89,000
2022£350,000£65,000£150,000£100,000
2023£240,000£54,000£187,500£95,000
2024£250,000£69,000£130,000£101,000
2025£186,000£65,500£190,000£114,000
2026£250,000£130,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wensley Fold.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wensley Fold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£112£80
2017£135£140£112£84
2018£134£104£117£82
2019£137£97£116£99
2020£142£107£137£86
2021£222£123£135£94
2022£256£110£138£116
2023£158£125£179£107
2024£167£132£157£110
2025£188£154£155£124
2026£161£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wensley Fold.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wensley Fold in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.