Postcode BB2 1RA is located in an urban city, within the Wensley Fold ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Blackburn area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 299.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Corporation Park War Memorial.
Central Blackburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 35 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 299.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB2 1RA.
Central Blackburn near BB2 1RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| 0.9 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Corporation Park War Memorial | Small | Walking directions to Corporation Park War Memorial |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Wensley Fold area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £186,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £75,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £219,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £114,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wensley Fold
In the BB2 1RA postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 1RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Montague Street, Blackburn, BB2 1EH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Whalley Banks, Blackburn, BB2 1NU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Newsagents & Convenience Store M&M | Harrison Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 1NU | Walking directions to Newsagents & Convenience Store M&M |
| 0.3 mi | Kurdistan Supermarket | King Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DT | Walking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Newroz Mini Market | 4 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 2DT | Walking directions to Newroz Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.