Postcode BB2 3AN is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn Central area 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 132.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year. The median sale price in Blackburn Central is £115,000 (around £138 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,500 and £148,000. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.6 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 292 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from BB2 3AN.
Central Blackburn near BB2 3AN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £138 per square foot) in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £188,000 | £213 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £145,000 | £185 |
| Terraced | 20 | £114,750 | £131 |
| Flats | 5 | £70,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £145,500 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £188,000 | £78,000 | £130,000 | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £176 | £133 |
| 2026 | £213 | £128 | £189 | £131 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 3AN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 9, Frederick Street, Blackburn, BB2 3BE | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 7, Frederick Street, Blackburn, BB2 3BE | Terraced | Leasehold | £141,950 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 65, Rockcliffe Street, Blackburn, BB2 3AR | Terraced | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 8, York Street, Blackburn, BB2 3BD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £94,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 1, Mosley Street, Blackburn, BB2 3ST | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £103,500 |
In the BB2 3AN postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Noorul Uloom | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
Noorul Uloom ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 May 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Markazul Uloom | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Markazul Uloom ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Blackburn Central High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2012. | |
Blackburn Central High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2012
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB2 3AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Grimshaw Park, Blackburn, BB2 3AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Daily stop Convenience Store | 87 Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HW | Walking directions to Daily stop Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Shop to go | 40 Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, BB2 3HG | Walking directions to Shop to go |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Infirmary Road, Blackburn, BB2 3LP | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB2 3AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zamir Khan
Blackburn Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Adnan Hussain
Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB2 3AN records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BB2 3AN in Blackburn Central is £115,000 (about £138 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BB2 3AN, including Noorul Uloom (Good), Markazul Uloom (Requires improvement) and Blackburn Central High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB2 3AN is Blackburn, about 976 m away.
BB2 3AN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 292 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 3AN is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zamir Khan (Labour Party).