Postcode BB2 1AR is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn Central area of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Wensley Fold area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wensley Fold is £38,468 per year. The median sale price in Blackburn Central is £115,000 (around £138 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,500 and £148,000. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Corporation Park War Memorial.
Wensley Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,696 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Wensley Fold has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wensley Fold is £38,468 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from BB2 1AR.
Wensley Fold near BB2 1AR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Corporation Park War Memorial | Small | Walking directions to Corporation Park War Memorial |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £138 per square foot) in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £188,000 | £213 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £145,000 | £185 |
| Terraced | 20 | £114,750 | £131 |
| Flats | 5 | £70,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £43,000 | £80,000 | £70,375 |
| 2017 | — | £50,000 | £97,500 | £71,000 |
| 2018 | £130,000 | £51,750 | £108,000 | £77,225 |
| 2019 | £160,000 | £54,250 | £125,000 | £71,250 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £53,000 | £112,475 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £178,500 | £59,000 | £127,500 | £78,000 |
| 2022 | £239,950 | £61,250 | £127,000 | £86,000 |
| 2023 | £244,950 | £58,500 | £94,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £239,950 | £59,500 | £135,000 | £110,250 |
| 2025 | £239,000 | £70,000 | £145,500 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £188,000 | £78,000 | £130,000 | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £70 | £115 | £84 |
| 2017 | — | £65 | £132 | £72 |
| 2018 | — | £88 | £130 | £87 |
| 2019 | £181 | £100 | £155 | £90 |
| 2020 | £174 | £72 | £159 | £94 |
| 2021 | £183 | £98 | £186 | £86 |
| 2022 | £197 | £85 | £187 | £97 |
| 2023 | £204 | £111 | £137 | £112 |
| 2024 | £221 | £100 | £182 | £130 |
| 2025 | £223 | £129 | £176 | £133 |
| 2026 | £213 | £128 | £189 | £131 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 1AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 5, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 1AR | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 2, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 1AW | Terraced | Freehold | £127,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 2, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 1AW | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | Richmond Chambers, Richmond Terrace, Blackburn, BB1 7AR | Other | Freehold | £660,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 11, St Andrews Street, Blackburn, BB1 8AE | Other | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the BB2 1AR postcode area, located within Wensley Fold, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Blackburn College | Further education | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Michael With St John CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2012. | |
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Sept 2012
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB2 1AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Your Convenience Store | 7 New Market Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DR | Walking directions to Your Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Montague Street, Blackburn, BB2 1EH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Astley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Kurdistan Supermarket | King Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DT | Walking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB2 1AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zamir Khan
Blackburn Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Adnan Hussain
Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB2 1AR records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around BB2 1AR in Blackburn Central is £115,000 (about £138 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BB2 1AR, including Blackburn College, St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Requires improvement) and St Michael With St John CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB2 1AR is Blackburn, about 685 m away.
BB2 1AR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 1AR is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zamir Khan (Labour Party).