Postcode insights

BB2 4JZ

Branch Road

Ewood

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Detailed insights for BB2 4JZ

Overview

Postcode BB2 4JZ is located in an urban city, within the Ewood ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Ewood & Fernhurst area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ewood & Fernhurst is £53,567 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Ewood & Fernhurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ewood & Fernhurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ewood & Fernhurst is £53,567 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from BB2 4JZ.

Flood risk

Low

Ewood & Fernhurst near BB2 4JZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
1,183.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
50.5(+181%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.2(-6%)
Other theft
13.01(+97%)
Shoplifting
7.65(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
96.83%
Other White
3
1.36%
Irish
2
0.9%
Pakistani
1
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.45%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
29.89%
No qualifications
34
18.48%
Level 3 (A level)
31
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
14.13%
Apprenticeship
17
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
37.5%
Owns outright
41
34.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
24.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 4JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 4JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 2026237, Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 4JZTerracedLeasehold£143,000
01 Dec 2025245, Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 4JZTerracedLeasehold£141,000
29 Apr 2025221, Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 4JZTerracedLeasehold£74,000
31 Mar 2025158, Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 4JZTerracedLeasehold£145,000
11 Feb 2025142, Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 4JZTerracedLeasehold£76,250

Schools

In the BB2 4JZ postcode area, located within Ewood & Fernhurst, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 4JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBlackburn the Redeemer CofE PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNurseryLongshaw Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 4JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 4JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAldiBolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HYWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 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 4JZ, 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)Ewood & FernhurstE02002627
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 013DE01012599
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 4JZ

Is BB2 4JZ (Ewood & Fernhurst) safe?

The area around BB2 4JZ records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB2 4JZ?

The median sale price around BB2 4JZ in Ewood & Fernhurst is £135,000 (about £142 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB2 4JZ?

There are 13 schools close to BB2 4JZ, including Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary (Outstanding), Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Good) and Longshaw Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB2 4JZ?

BB2 4JZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,930 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB2 4JZ (Ewood & Fernhurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 4JZ 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.