Postcode BB2 4RL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 189.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Meadowhead is £33,300 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Meadowhead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,200 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Meadowhead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 189.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Meadowhead is £33,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB2 4RL.
Meadowhead near BB2 4RL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
| 0.9 mi | Cherry Tree | N/A | Walking directions to Cherry Tree |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Ewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £237,475 |
| Flats | 4 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £91,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ewood
In the BB2 4RL postcode area, located within Meadowhead, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 4RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, BB2 4QL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Bolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 4LQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Bolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HY | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.