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BB2 4AP

Herbert Street

Ewood

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Overview

Postcode BB2 4AP is located in an urban city, within the Ewood area of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank is £34,038 per year. The median sale price in Ewood is £135,000 (around £152 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £101,000 and £175,000. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,810 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.7%

Approximately 39.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank is £34,038 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 246 ft away from BB2 4AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank near BB2 4AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 4AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Mill Hill (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs)
0.8 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
480
Population density
3,037.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.15(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.55(+182%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.08(+79%)
Other theft
10.57(+60%)
Public order
9.65(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
375
77.8%
Other White
63
13.07%
Pakistani
14
2.9%
Indian
6
1.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.04%
Total population: 482

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
27.25%
No qualifications
82
23.03%
Level 3 (A level)
51
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
13.2%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
35.78%
Other social rented
63
30.88%
Owns with a mortgage
25
12.25%
Owns outright
19
9.31%
Social rents from council
18
8.82%
Total households: 204

Property prices in Ewood

Median price: £135,000
Price per sq ft: £152
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £101K – £175K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £152 per square foot) in Ewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£249,950£249
Semi-Detached16£172,500£212
Terraced64£116,000£126
Flats6£80,500£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ewood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ewood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500£116,000£118,000£68,000
2017£161,375£64,000£121,000£72,500
2018£167,000£67,000£119,950£77,750
2019£267,995£60,000£123,000£69,000
2020£205,000£58,500£133,000£71,000
2021£176,250£59,500£124,500£73,000
2022£220,725£60,750£127,780£83,000
2023£197,500£75,500£159,500£90,000
2024£256,500£86,000£172,500£96,000
2025£215,000£86,000£170,000£102,000
2026£282,500£80,000£187,500£121,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ewood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ewood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140£84£128£72
2017£193£104£144£77
2018£162£102£145£82
2019£204£88£147£73
2020£193£111£146£76
2021£200£113£153£83
2022£236£109£176£93
2023£211£120£190£100
2024£234£122£200£99
2025£227£122£200£112
2026£270£138£216£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ewood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ewood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 4AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 4AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 202510, Hamilton Street, Blackburn, BB2 4ALSemi-DetachedLeasehold£136,250
23 Oct 202510, Hamilton Street, Blackburn, BB2 4ALOtherFreehold£136,250
09 May 20255, Charles Street, Blackburn, BB2 4AXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£86,000
16 Mar 20263, Grafton Street, Blackburn, BB2 4ASTerracedFreehold£128,000
17 Jun 202570, Hamilton Street, Blackburn, BB2 4BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£88,000

Schools

In the BB2 4AP postcode area, located within Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank, there are 11 primary and 4 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.

Nearby schools for BB2 4AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miSecondarySt Wilfrid's Church of England AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimarySt Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB2 4AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 4AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopInfirmary Road, Blackburn, BB2 3LPWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miBolton Road Convenience StoreBolton Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4HLWalking directions to Bolton Road Convenience Store
0.4 miP&L Bargins44 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TBWalking directions to P&L Bargins
0.4 miSmak Polski48-56 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TBWalking directions to Smak Polski
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.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,001
Band F£3,547
Band G£4,092
Band H£4,911

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 4AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Alan Clayton

Ewood - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Adnan Hussain

Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackburnE14001102
WardEwoodE05011517
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin BankE02002623
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 009AE01012595
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 4AP

Is BB2 4AP (Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank) safe?

The area around BB2 4AP records about 117 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB2 4AP?

The median sale price around BB2 4AP in Ewood is £135,000 (about £152 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB2 4AP?

There are 20 schools close to BB2 4AP, including St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement), St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy (Good) and St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BB2 4AP?

The closest station to BB2 4AP is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 647 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 4AP?

BB2 4AP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,810 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB2 4AP (Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 4AP is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Alan Clayton (Reform UK).