Postcode BB2 4LE is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn South & Lower Darwen 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. The average income per household in Ewood & Fernhurst is £53,567 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Ewood & Fernhurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
The average income per household in Ewood & Fernhurst is £53,567 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from BB2 4LE.
Ewood & Fernhurst near BB2 4LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £177,000 |
| Detached | 43 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen
In the BB2 4LE postcode area, located within Ewood & Fernhurst, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 4LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Blackburn Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0AL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Best-One | Blackburn Road, Earcroft, Darwen, BB3 0AJ | Walking directions to Best-One |
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 4LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Matchett
Blackburn South & Lower Darwen - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy MacNae
Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.