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BB2 4HW

Kirby Road

Ewood

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Detailed insights for BB2 4HW

Overview

Postcode BB2 4HW is located in an urban city, within the Ewood 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 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 nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,923 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 162 ft away from BB2 4HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank near BB2 4HW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 4HW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Mill Hill (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
5,407.2 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
258
78.42%
Other White
23
6.99%
Pakistani
22
6.69%
Indian
13
3.95%
African
5
1.52%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
25.18%
Level 3 (A level)
60
21.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.09%
No qualifications
50
17.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
48.28%
Owns with a mortgage
40
22.99%
Owns outright
35
20.11%
Other social rented
8
4.6%
Social rents from council
4
2.3%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Ewood

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£142
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £173K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £142 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
Detached12£249,975£216
Semi-Detached21£172,000£209
Terraced60£115,000£119
Flats6£80,500£118

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£212,500£86,000£170,000£102,000
2026£290,000£69,975£194,000£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£221£122£199£112
2026£219£173£219£120
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 4HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 4HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202670, Kirby Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HWTerracedFreehold£133,000
13 Feb 202638, Kirby Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HWTerracedFreehold£85,000
16 Dec 202533, Kirby Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HWTerracedFreehold£73,000
20 Nov 202543, Kirby Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HWTerracedFreehold£50,000
16 Oct 202559, Kirby Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HWTerracedFreehold£102,000

Schools

In the BB2 4HW postcode area, located within Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 4HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLongshaw Community Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLongshaw Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNurseryLongshaw Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 4HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 4HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBolton Road Convenience StoreBolton Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4HLWalking directions to Bolton Road Convenience Store
0.3 miOne StopInfirmary Road, Blackburn, BB2 3LPWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAldiBolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HYWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miIcelandBolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 4LQWalking directions to Iceland

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 4HW, 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 4HW

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

The area around BB2 4HW 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 4HW?

The median sale price around BB2 4HW in Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank is £135,000 (about £142 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB2 4HW?

There are 20 schools close to BB2 4HW, including Longshaw Community Junior School (Good), Longshaw Infant School (Good) and Longshaw Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB2 4HW?

The closest station to BB2 4HW is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 887 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 4HW?

BB2 4HW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,923 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.