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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 50 recent sales, the median property price is £115,750 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
Terraced39£115,000

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

BB21HQ

Roney Street

BB22SP

Rutland Street

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

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

BB21HT

Whitehead Street

BB21HW

Devonport Road

BB26NB

Ribblesdale Place

BB26NN

Taunton Road

BB26NX

Saunders Road

BB21WB

Wensley Fold

BB26SY

Buncer Lane

BB21QF

Lawrence Street

BB26ER

Leamington Road

BB26NJ

Waverley Place

BB21HL

Edmundson Street

BB21QN

Johnston Close

BB21QU

Addison Close

BB26LS

Saunders Road

BB22SN

Selborne Street

BB22SW

Selborne Street

BB26LZ

Gorse Road

BB22SR

Preston Old Road

BB21HR

Foxhouse Street

Data Sources

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