Postcode BB2 2QA 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 Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 235.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank is £34,038 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Griffin Park.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 29 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 235.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank is £34,038 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 96 ft away from BB2 2QA.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank near BB2 2QA has very low 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
| 0.9 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| 1 mi | Cherry Tree | N/A | Walking directions to Cherry Tree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Griffin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Griffin Park |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £70,000 |
| Detached | 6 | £234,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £119,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackburn Central
In the BB2 2QA postcode area, located within Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 2QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mill Hill Bridge Store | Lindley Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2RJ | Walking directions to Mill Hill Bridge Store |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Infirmary Road, Blackburn, BB2 3LP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 71 - 75 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Smak Polski | 48-56 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TB | Walking directions to Smak Polski |
| 0.4 mi | Bolton Road Convenience Store | Bolton Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4HL | Walking directions to Bolton Road Convenience Store |
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 2QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zamir Khan
Blackburn Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Adnan Hussain
Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.