Postcode BB2 3AL 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 173.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Blackburn is £28,000 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Central Blackburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 744 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Central Blackburn is £28,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from BB2 3AL.
Central Blackburn near BB2 3AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £237,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £147,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackburn Central
In the BB2 3AL postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 3AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Grimshaw Park, Blackburn, BB2 3AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Daily stop Convenience Store | 87 Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HW | Walking directions to Daily stop Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Shop to go | 40 Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, BB2 3HG | Walking directions to Shop to go |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.