Postcode insights

BB2 2DH

King Street

Blackburn Central

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Detailed insights for BB2 2DH

Overview

Postcode BB2 2DH 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Corporation Park War Memorial.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
315
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
56.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 314.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.4%

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.

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 road, approximately 275 ft away from BB2 2DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Blackburn near BB2 2DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 2DH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB2 2DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCorporation Park War MemorialSmallWalking directions to Corporation Park War Memorial

Area Profile

Population
443
Population density
2,599.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
161.07(+797%)
Violence and sexual offences
155.63(+317%)
Shoplifting
53.09(+819%)
Public order
34.03(+236%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.4(+238%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
59.41%
Other White
54
12.24%
Pakistani
49
11.11%
African
19
4.31%
Indian
15
3.4%
Total population: 441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
151
37.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
15.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
11.36%
Level 3 (A level)
42
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 405

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
81
44.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
61
33.7%
Social rents from council
21
11.6%
Owns outright
8
4.42%
Owns with a mortgage
5
2.76%
Total households: 181

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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 2DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 2DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025Union House, St Peter Street, Blackburn, BB2 2HLOtherFreehold£760,000
11 Aug 20257, Lord Street West, Blackburn, BB2 1LAOtherFreehold£260,000
21 Mar 202512, Higher Church Street, Blackburn, BB2 1JGTerracedFreehold£165,000
19 Dec 202535, Mincing Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2ADOtherFreehold£120,000
11 Nov 202580, Darwen Street, Blackburn, BB2 2BLFlatsFreehold£172,379

Schools

In the BB2 2DH postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 mi16 plusBlackburn CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miSecondaryTauheedul Islam Boys' High SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 2DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 2DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFarmfoodsAstley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DHWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miKurdistan SupermarketKing Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DTWalking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket
0.2 miYour Convenience Store7 New Market Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DRWalking directions to Your Convenience Store
0.3 miAldiMontague Street, Blackburn, BB2 1EHWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLidlWhalley Banks, Blackburn, BB2 1NUWalking directions to Lidl

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 2DH, 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 006EE01012655
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 2DH

Is BB2 2DH (Central Blackburn) safe?

The area around BB2 2DH 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.

What is the average house price near BB2 2DH?

The median sale price around BB2 2DH 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 2DH?

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

What is the nearest station to BB2 2DH?

The closest station to BB2 2DH is Blackburn, about 467 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 2DH?

BB2 2DH 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 2DH 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.