Postcode BB2 4BL is located in an urban city, within the Mill Hill & Moorgate ward 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 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Griffin Park.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,810 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.2% 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.
The average income per household in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank is £34,038 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 292 ft away from BB2 4BL.
Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank near BB2 4BL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
| 0.9 mi | Cherry Tree | N/A | Walking directions to Cherry Tree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Griffin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Griffin Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £129 per square foot) in Mill Hill & Moorgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £247,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £185,000 | £226 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £146,250 | £169 |
| Terraced | 98 | £105,500 | £119 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £99,000 | £61,000 |
| 2017 | £139,000 | £109,725 | £60,500 |
| 2018 | £132,500 | £100,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £128,500 | £113,500 | £67,750 |
| 2020 | £160,000 | £113,000 | £70,000 |
| 2021 | £151,250 | £125,000 | £80,000 |
| 2022 | £194,000 | £132,500 | £89,250 |
| 2023 | £180,000 | £140,000 | £85,000 |
| 2024 | £195,000 | £144,500 | £92,000 |
| 2025 | £185,000 | £143,000 | £104,000 |
| 2026 | — | £153,000 | £116,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £143 | £73 |
| 2017 | £183 | £150 | £72 |
| 2018 | £169 | £143 | £84 |
| 2019 | £139 | £152 | £77 |
| 2020 | £171 | £141 | £81 |
| 2021 | £177 | £159 | £93 |
| 2022 | £218 | £179 | £110 |
| 2023 | £206 | £189 | £100 |
| 2024 | £197 | £190 | £111 |
| 2025 | £226 | £177 | £120 |
| 2026 | — | £186 | £122 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 4BL.
In the BB2 4BL postcode area, located within Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 4BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | New Chapel Street, Blackburn, BB2 4DT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Mill Hill Bridge Store | Lindley Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2RJ | Walking directions to Mill Hill Bridge Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bolton Road Convenience Store | Bolton Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4HL | Walking directions to Bolton Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Infirmary Road, Blackburn, BB2 3LP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 71 - 75 Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for BB2 4BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephen James Hartley
Mill Hill & Moorgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Adnan Hussain
Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB2 4BL records about 139 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BB2 4BL in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank is £115,000 (about £129 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BB2 4BL, including St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy (Good), St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB2 4BL is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 279 m away.
BB2 4BL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 4BL is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen James Hartley (Reform UK).
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.