Postcode BB2 6NR is located in an urban city, within the Wensley Fold ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Wensley Fold area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wensley Fold is £38,468 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Corporation Park War Memorial.
Wensley Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Wensley Fold has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wensley Fold is £38,468 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB2 6NR.
Wensley Fold near BB2 6NR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Mill Hill (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs) |
| 0.9 mi | Blackburn | N/A | Walking directions to Blackburn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Corporation Park War Memorial | Small | Walking directions to Corporation Park War Memorial |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Wensley Fold area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £186,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £75,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £219,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £114,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wensley Fold
In the BB2 6NR postcode area, located within Wensley Fold, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 6NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Patel's The Original | Granville Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6JW | Walking directions to Patel's The Original |
| 0.3 mi | Al Syed Food Store | Granville Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6JW | Walking directions to Al Syed Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Montague Street, Blackburn, BB2 1EH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Step in Convenience Store | 59 Redlam, Blackburn, BB2 1UN | Walking directions to Step in Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 79A Bank Top, Blackburn, BB2 1TN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.