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BB2 4QU

Glenbrook Close

Ewood

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Detailed insights for BB2 4QU

Overview

Postcode BB2 4QU is located in an urban city, within the Ewood ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Meadowhead area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meadowhead is £39,569 per year. The nearest station is Cherry Tree, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Meadowhead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,941 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Meadowhead has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Meadowhead is £39,569 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from BB2 4QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Meadowhead near BB2 4QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cherry Tree located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 4QU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Cherry Tree

N/A

Walking directions to Cherry Tree
0.7 mi

Mill Hill (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
2,336.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.78(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.31(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.1(-54%)
Other crime
2.74(+10%)
Vehicle crime
2.74(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
96.12%
Irish
3
1.29%
Caribbean
2
0.86%
Other Asian
1
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.43%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
28.64%
No qualifications
47
21.36%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.18%
Apprenticeship
27
12.27%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
78.81%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.69%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

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 4QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 4QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 202633, Parklands Way, Blackburn, BB2 4QSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000
11 Jun 202523, Parklands Way, Blackburn, BB2 4QSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000
28 Mar 202518, Parklands Way, Blackburn, BB2 4QSDetachedLeasehold£173,000
08 Dec 202519, Meadow Rise, Blackburn, BB2 4QNDetachedLeasehold£215,000
20 Jun 20256, Meadow Rise, Blackburn, BB2 4QNDetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the BB2 4QU postcode area, located within Meadowhead, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 4QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMeadowhead Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMeadowhead Community Infant School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Bede's Roman Catholic High School, BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 4QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 4QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodLivesey Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 4QLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 4QU, 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)MeadowheadE02002626
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 012DE01012620
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 4QU

Is BB2 4QU (Meadowhead) safe?

The area around BB2 4QU records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 4QU?

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

What schools are near BB2 4QU?

There are 9 schools close to BB2 4QU, including Meadowhead Junior School (Good), Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery (Good) and St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB2 4QU?

The closest station to BB2 4QU is Cherry Tree, about 994 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 4QU?

BB2 4QU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,941 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB2 4QU (Meadowhead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 4QU 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.