Postcode BB2 2AL is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn Central 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 314.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 314.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from BB2 2AL.
Central Blackburn near BB2 2AL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| 0.9 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £114,500 (about £137 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 | 5 | £130,000 | £174 |
| Terraced | 20 | £112,250 | £133 |
| Flats | 5 | £70,000 | £116 |
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 | £145,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £188,000 | £56,000 | £116,750 | £107,750 |
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 | £174 | £133 |
| 2026 | £213 | £124 | £181 | £137 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 2AL.
In the BB2 2AL postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 2AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kurdistan Supermarket | King Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DT | Walking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Astley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Your Convenience Store | 7 New Market Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DR | Walking directions to Your Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Newsagents & Convenience Store M&M | Brunswick Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 1NT | Walking directions to Newsagents & Convenience Store M&M |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Whalley Banks, Blackburn, BB2 1NU | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
Elected local representatives for BB2 2AL, 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 2AL records about 315 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around BB2 2AL in Central Blackburn is £114,500 (about £137 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BB2 2AL, including St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Good), Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (Outstanding) and Blackburn College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB2 2AL is Blackburn, about 477 m away.
BB2 2AL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 35 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 2AL is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zamir Khan (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.