Postcode insights

BB2 4NG

Heys Lane

Ewood

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Detailed insights for BB2 4NG

Overview

Postcode BB2 4NG 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 very high crime levels, with around 124.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Ewood & Fernhurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,382 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ewood & Fernhurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB2 4NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Ewood & Fernhurst near BB2 4NG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 4NG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Mill Hill (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs)
1 mi

Cherry Tree

N/A

Walking directions to Cherry Tree

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
6,490.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.04(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.88(+139%)
Shoplifting
24.24(+319%)
Public order
17.4(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.19(+24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
90.88%
Other White
9
2.93%
African
5
1.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.63%
Other
4
1.3%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
32.82%
No qualifications
49
18.92%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.88%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
46.46%
Owns with a mortgage
53
41.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.87%
Other social rented
4
3.15%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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 4NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 4NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 2025104, Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NGTerracedFreehold£129,250
09 Apr 20263, Ouseburn Road, Blackburn, BB2 4NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£151,000
12 Nov 202534, Ouseburn Road, Blackburn, BB2 4NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£87,500
04 Jun 202533, Ouseburn Road, Blackburn, BB2 4NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000
30 May 202518, Ouseburn Road, Blackburn, BB2 4NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000

Schools

In the BB2 4NG postcode area, located within Ewood & Fernhurst, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 4NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableEden SchoolFree schools special

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Heights BlackburnFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBlackburn the Redeemer CofE PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 4NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 4NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodLivesey Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 4QLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miIcelandBolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 4LQWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miAldiBolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HYWalking directions to Aldi

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 4NG, 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 013AE01012593
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 4NG

Is BB2 4NG (Ewood & Fernhurst) safe?

The area around BB2 4NG records about 125 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB2 4NG?

The median sale price around BB2 4NG 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 4NG?

There are 13 schools close to BB2 4NG, including Eden School (Good), The Heights Blackburn (Good) and Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB2 4NG?

The closest station to BB2 4NG is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 1,134 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 4NG?

BB2 4NG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,382 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.