Postcode BB2 1WA 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 449.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Blackburn is £28,000 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Griffin Park.
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 449.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 80.8% 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 of residents in Central Blackburn is £28,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB2 1WA.
Central Blackburn near BB2 1WA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
| 0.9 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Griffin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Griffin Park |
Based on 52 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £167,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £113,750 |
10 year median price trend in Wensley Fold
In the BB2 1WA postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 1WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Step in Convenience Store | 59 Redlam, Blackburn, BB2 1UN | Walking directions to Step in Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 79A Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Smak Polski | 48-56 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TB | Walking directions to Smak Polski |
| 0.3 mi | P&L Bargins | 44 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TB | Walking directions to P&L Bargins |
| 0.3 mi | Pound Plus | 24-32 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TB | Walking directions to Pound Plus |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.