Postcode insights

BB2 3QT

Sharples Street

Blackburn Central

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Detailed insights for BB2 3QT

Overview

Postcode BB2 3QT 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 213.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
214
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Blackburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,445 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.6%

Approximately 18.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from BB2 3QT.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Blackburn near BB2 3QT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 3QT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn
0.7 mi

Mill Hill (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
1,370.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
166.92(+2788%)
Violence and sexual offences
82.31(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
75.38(+320%)
Public order
34.62(+242%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.77(+131%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
66.43%
Pakistani
25
8.83%
Other White
25
8.83%
Indian
13
4.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.12%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
27.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
21.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.95%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
36
37.11%
Owns with a mortgage
20
20.62%
Owns outright
17
17.53%
Other social rented
17
17.53%
Shared ownership
4
4.12%
Total households: 97

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 3QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 3QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025Transport House, Iron Street, Blackburn, BB2 3QQOtherFreehold£3,140,000
06 Mar 202630, Bolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 3PZTerracedFreehold£70,000
14 Mar 202556, Bolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 3PZTerracedFreehold£104,000
07 Mar 202519, Lockside, Blackburn, BB2 3TATerracedFreehold£170,000
31 Mar 20266, Havelock Close, Blackburn, BB2 2NBTerracedFreehold£101,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 3QT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryTauheedul Islam Boys' High SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Wilfrid's Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 3QT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 3QT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopInfirmary Road, Blackburn, BB2 3LPWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miNewsagents & Convenience Store M&MBrunswick Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 1NTWalking directions to Newsagents & Convenience Store M&M
0.4 miNewroz Mini Market4 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 2DTWalking directions to Newroz Mini Market
0.4 miKrakow12-18 Bank Top, Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TBWalking directions to Krakow
0.4 miPound Plus24-32 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TBWalking directions to Pound Plus

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 3QT, 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 006AE01012629
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2003-10-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 3QT

Is BB2 3QT (Central Blackburn) safe?

The area around BB2 3QT records about 214 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3QT?

The median sale price around BB2 3QT 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 3QT?

There are 20 schools close to BB2 3QT, including Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (Outstanding), St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB2 3QT?

The closest station to BB2 3QT is Blackburn, about 924 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 3QT?

BB2 3QT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,445 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 3QT 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.