Postcode BB2 2SH 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 Wensley Fold area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wensley Fold is £38,468 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Griffin Park.
Wensley Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,073 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Wensley Fold has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wensley Fold is £38,468 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from BB2 2SH.
Wensley Fold near BB2 2SH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
| 1 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| 1 mi | Cherry Tree | N/A | Walking directions to Cherry Tree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Griffin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Griffin Park |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 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 | £186,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £75,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £219,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £114,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wensley Fold
In the BB2 2SH postcode area, located within Wensley Fold, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Step in Convenience Store | 59 Redlam, Blackburn, BB2 1UN | Walking directions to Step in Convenience Store |
| 0.2 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 |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.