Postcode BB2 3RH 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 194.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year. The nearest station is Blackburn located 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 4,445 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from BB2 3RH.
Central Blackburn near BB2 3RH 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| 0.7 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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 | 5 | £235,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £68,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £146,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £117,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackburn Central
In the BB2 3RH postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 3RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Infirmary Road, Blackburn, BB2 3LP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Grimshaw Park, Blackburn, BB2 3AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Bolton Road Convenience Store | Bolton Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4HL | Walking directions to Bolton Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Newroz Mini Market | 4 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 2DT | Walking directions to Newroz Mini Market |
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.