Postcode BB2 3LF is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn South East ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Queen's Park & Higher Croft area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Queen's Park & Higher Croft is £43,236 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 411 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Queen's Park & Higher Croft is £43,236 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from BB2 3LF.
Queen's Park & Higher Croft near BB2 3LF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Blackburn South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £370,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £246,750 |
| Flats | 3 | £55,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £128,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackburn South East
In the BB2 3LF postcode area, located within Queen's Park & Higher Croft, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 3LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shop to go | 40 Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, BB2 3HG | Walking directions to Shop to go |
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.