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Wensley Fold

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Wensley Fold has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 153 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £116,500 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£300,000
Flats4£75,500
Semi-Detached8£167,500
Terraced44£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

BB21HQ

Midsummer Street

BB21RB

Cutler Close

BB21QH

Henrietta Street

BB21UQ

Pleasington Street

BB26BS

Wensley Fold

BB26LL

Crompton Place

BB26LY

Gorse Road

BB26SA

Wensley Fold

BB26SS

Moulding Close

BB21DG

Denville Road

BB26NY

Downham Street

BB26AY

East Park Road

BB26BD

Wensley Fold

BB26BH

Adelaide Terrace

BB26JT

Lancaster Place

BB26SH

French Close

BB26SR

Rolleston Road

BB26SZ

Higher Witton Road

BB26TA

St Mark's Place

BB21DQ

New Park Street

BB21ED

Hope Street

BB21UF

Pleasington Street

BB26BF

Ada Street

BB26LR

Irene Place

BB21HT

Whitehead Street

BB21HW

Devonport Road

BB22SQ

Selborne Street

BB21UA

Balfour Street

BB26NX

Saunders Road

BB26NB

Ribblesdale Place

BB26NF

Livingstone Road

BB26NN

Taunton Road

BB21QG

Wensley Fold

BB21WB

Central Blackburn

BB26BT

Wensley Fold

BB26SY

Higher Witton Road

BB21HL

Edmundson Street

BB21QF

Arthur Street

BB21QN

Ashworth Close

BB21QU

Addison Close

BB26ER

Burlington Street

BB26LS

Saunders Road

BB26NJ

Waverley Place

BB22SN

Murdock Street

BB22SW

Selborne Street

BB26LZ

Gorse Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.