Postcode insights

BB2 2AP

Pilkington Street

Blackburn Central

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Detailed insights for BB2 2AP

Overview

Postcode BB2 2AP 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 228.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
228
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Central Blackburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 261 ft away from BB2 2AP.

Flood risk

High

Central Blackburn near BB2 2AP has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 2AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
519
Population density
2,104.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.52(+210%)
Anti-social behaviour
100.93(+462%)
Shoplifting
51.48(+791%)
Public order
34.05(+236%)
Other theft
21.08(+219%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
229
44.12%
Pakistani
127
24.47%
British
62
11.95%
Other White
28
5.39%
Other
15
2.89%
Total population: 519

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
123
30.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
109
26.72%
Level 3 (A level)
56
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
12.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 408

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
43.32%
Owns outright
47
25.13%
Owns with a mortgage
27
14.44%
Other forms of private rent
21
11.23%
Other social rented
7
3.74%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Blackburn Central

Median price£114,500
Price per sq ft£137
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £130K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackburn Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£188,000£213
Semi-Detached5£130,000£174
Terraced20£112,250£133
Flats5£70,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackburn Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 2AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 2AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 202580, Darwen Street, Blackburn, BB2 2BLFlatsFreehold£172,379
10 Oct 202572, Darwen Street, Blackburn, BB2 2BLTerracedFreehold£135,000
19 Dec 202535, Mincing Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2ADOtherFreehold£120,000
17 Oct 2025The Barracks, Canterbury Street, Blackburn, BB2 2HSOtherFreehold£936,367
21 Mar 202512, Higher Church Street, Blackburn, BB2 1JGTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the BB2 2AP postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 2AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryTauheedul Islam Boys' High SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miNurseryBrunel Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 2AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 2AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoodsAstley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DHWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miMorrisonsRailway Road, Blackburn, BB1 5AZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miKurdistan SupermarketKing Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DTWalking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket
0.3 miYour Convenience Store7 New Market Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DRWalking directions to Your Convenience Store
0.3 miAsdaPark Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DYWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).

Band A£1,558
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,077
Band D£2,337
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,376
Band G£3,895
Band H£4,674

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB2 2AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zamir Khan

Blackburn Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Adnan Hussain

Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackburnE14001102
WardBlackburn CentralE05011511
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BlackburnE02002620
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 006DE01012644
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2019-10-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 2AP

Is BB2 2AP (Central Blackburn) safe?

The area around BB2 2AP records about 228 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.

What is the average house price near BB2 2AP?

The median sale price around BB2 2AP in Central Blackburn is £114,500 (about £137 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB2 2AP?

There are 20 schools close to BB2 2AP, including St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Good), Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (Outstanding) and Brunel Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB2 2AP?

The closest station to BB2 2AP is Blackburn, about 230 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 2AP?

BB2 2AP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB2 2AP (Central Blackburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 2AP is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zamir Khan (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.