Postcode BB2 2SX is located in an urban city, within the Mill Hill & Moorgate 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 high crime levels, with around 88.4 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 12 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 4,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB2 2SX.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank near BB2 2SX 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
| 0.7 mi | Cherry Tree | N/A | Walking directions to Cherry Tree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Griffin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Griffin Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £117,000 in Mill Hill & Moorgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £225,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £180,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £140,500 |
| Terraced | 93 | £105,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mill Hill & Moorgate
In the BB2 2SX postcode area, located within Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 2SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mill Hill Bridge Store | Lindley Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2RJ | Walking directions to Mill Hill Bridge Store |
| 0.3 mi | Step in Convenience Store | 59 Redlam, Blackburn, BB2 1UN | Walking directions to Step in Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 79A Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | New Chapel Street, Blackburn, BB2 4DT | Walking directions to Spar |
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.