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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. 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
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

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £113,250 in Wensley Fold area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £313,000.

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
Semi-Detached6£170,000
Detached1£186,000
Flats5£66,000
Terraced42£113,250

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

BB26SZ

Higher Witton Road

BB21EW

Lois Place

BB26BS

Limefield

BB26LR

Irving Place

BB26NF

Livingstone Road

BB21UW

Redlam

BB21RB

Shaw Close

BB26NH

Oozehead Lane

BB26BU

Preston New Road

BB21QP

Arthur Way

BB21XQ

Redlam

BB26LX

Manor Road

BB22SH

West View

BB21UF

Pleasington Street

BB22SQ

Selborne Mews

BB21QG

Higher Bent Gap

BB22SW

Selborne Street

BB21HS

St Barnabas Street

BB21DG

Denville Road

BB21QR

Lower Hazel Close

BB21ED

Montague Street

BB22SJ

Hawkshead Street

BB26SW

Mavis Road

BB22SP

Rutland Street

BB26NQ

Chatburn Street

BB26NY

Downham Street

BB26BF

Preston New Road

BB26NT

Gisburn Place

BB26BH

Preston New Road

BB21UL

Redlam

BB26LS

Saunders Road

BB21QH

Henrietta Street

BB21NE

Montague Street

BB26NG

Oozehead Lane

BB21HX

Cheetham Street

BB21HW

Devonport Road

BB21QD

Wensley Road

BB26SP

French Road

BB21HP

Whitehead Street

BB21HF

Shaw Street

BB22UH

Hawkeshead Close

BB26TA

St Marks Place

BB21HG

Whittaker Street

BB26LW

Crompton Place

BB26NB

Ribblesdale Place

BB26SN

Buncer Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.