Postcode insights

BB2 3HX

Hareden Brook Close

Blackburn Central

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Detailed insights for BB2 3HX

Overview

Postcode BB2 3HX 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 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 nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
52.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.7%

Approximately 52.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from BB2 3HX.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Blackburn near BB2 3HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 3HX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
509
Population density
4,908.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.73(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.14(+185%)
Shoplifting
51.14(+785%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.2(+69%)
Other theft
11.75(+78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
217
42.8%
Indian
135
26.63%
British
77
15.19%
Other Asian
22
4.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
3.55%
Total population: 507

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
130
37.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
55
15.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
52
34.67%
Owns outright
32
21.33%
Social rents from council
27
18%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Blackburn Central

Median price£114,500
Price per sq ft£137
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £130K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £114,500 (about £137 per square foot) in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackburn Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£188,000£213
Semi-Detached5£130,000£174
Terraced20£112,250£133
Flats5£70,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackburn Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£145,000£125,000
2026£188,000£56,000£116,750£107,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£174£133
2026£213£124£181£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 3HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 3HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 20256, St Annes Close, Blackburn, BB2 3AQDetachedFreehold£160,000
06 Feb 202667, St Marys Wharf, Blackburn, BB2 3AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£113,750
12 Sept 20254, Navigation House, Navigation Way, Blackburn, BB1 1EFFlatsLeasehold£70,000
17 Apr 20253, Navigation House, Navigation Way, Blackburn, BB1 1EFFlatsLeasehold£65,000
07 Feb 202515, Crossfield Street, Blackburn, BB2 3ALSemi-DetachedLeasehold£181,000

Schools

In the BB2 3HX postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 3HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBlackburn Central High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableAl Islah Girls' High SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 3HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 3HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDaily stop Convenience Store87 Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HWWalking directions to Daily stop Convenience Store
0.2 miLondisGrimshaw Park, Blackburn, BB2 3AGWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAsdaPark Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DYWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miShop to go40 Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, BB2 3HGWalking directions to Shop to go
0.4 miKathrada's General StoreQueens Park Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1SXWalking directions to Kathrada's General Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).

Band A£1,558
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,077
Band D£2,337
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,376
Band G£3,895
Band H£4,674

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB2 3HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zamir Khan

Blackburn Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Adnan Hussain

Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackburnE14001102
WardBlackburn CentralE05011511
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BlackburnE02002620
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 006BE01012631
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 3HX

Is BB2 3HX (Central Blackburn) safe?

The area around BB2 3HX 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB2 3HX?

The median sale price around BB2 3HX in Central Blackburn is £114,500 (about £137 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB2 3HX?

There are 20 schools close to BB2 3HX, including St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Good), Blackburn Central High School (Good) and Al Islah Girls' High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB2 3HX?

The closest station to BB2 3HX is Blackburn, about 823 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 3HX?

BB2 3HX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 744 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB2 3HX (Central Blackburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 3HX is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zamir Khan (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.