Postcode insights

BB2 6PS

Preston New Road

Billinge & Beardwood

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Detailed insights for BB2 6PS

Overview

Postcode BB2 6PS is located in an urban city, within the Billinge & Beardwood ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Wensley Fold area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wensley Fold is £38,468 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Wensley Fold has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,223 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wensley Fold has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wensley Fold is £38,468 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from BB2 6PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Wensley Fold near BB2 6PS 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
593
Population density
5,055.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.45(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.49(-42%)
Other theft
3.86(-42%)
Burglary
2.76(-50%)
Public order
2.76(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
233
39.36%
British
194
32.77%
Indian
121
20.44%
Other White
9
1.52%
Other
9
1.52%
Total population: 592

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
174
36.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
137
28.66%
Level 3 (A level)
55
11.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
9.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 478

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
41.23%
Owns with a mortgage
39
34.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.91%
Other forms of private rent
8
7.02%
Social rents from council
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Billinge & Beardwood

Median price£242,950
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £300K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £242,950 (about £227 per square foot) in Billinge & Beardwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Billinge & Beardwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£322,250£251
Semi-Detached32£237,500£227
Terraced19£160,000£172
Flats7£120,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billinge & Beardwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billinge & Beardwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,000£90,000£128,500£105,000
2017£254,975£170,000£159,500£90,000
2018£260,000£108,000£173,000£95,000
2019£264,975£86,625£156,000£126,000
2020£269,950£108,000£180,000£115,000
2021£284,995£160,000£192,500£140,000
2022£294,973£87,250£186,100£131,500
2023£314,973£282,500£205,000£134,795
2024£304,950£124,950£221,950£130,000
2025£301,950£118,250£225,225£170,000
2026£253,250£120,000£237,250£131,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billinge & Beardwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billinge & Beardwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£96£149£95
2017£177£271£154£96
2018£192£235£168£99
2019£199£164£172£108
2020£212£104£185£110
2021£220£203£197£123
2022£233£148£195£142
2023£244£242£221£135
2024£249£170£224£127
2025£253£161£232£146
2026£250£121£214£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billinge & Beardwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Billinge & Beardwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 6PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 6PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 20262, Billinge View, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6PSFlatsLeasehold£120,000
17 Oct 202510, Mile End Row, Blackburn, BB2 6JFTerracedFreehold£128,000
26 Sept 20259, Mile End Row, Blackburn, BB2 6JFTerracedFreehold£117,000
30 Jan 202612, West View Place, Blackburn, BB2 6JGTerracedFreehold£131,000
12 Aug 202514, West View Place, Blackburn, BB2 6JGTerracedFreehold£121,000

Schools

In the BB2 6PS postcode area, located within Wensley Fold, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 6PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Silas's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWensley Fold CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 6PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 6PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-one56 Revidge Road, Blackburn, BB2 6JQWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miPatel's The OriginalGranville Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6JWWalking directions to Patel's The Original
0.2 miAl Syed Food StoreGranville Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6JWWalking directions to Al Syed Food Store

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 6PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tasleem Fazal

Billinge & Beardwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Adnan Hussain

Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackburnE14001102
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wensley FoldE02002619
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 005AE01012585
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 6PS

Is BB2 6PS (Wensley Fold) safe?

The area around BB2 6PS records about 31 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near BB2 6PS?

The median sale price around BB2 6PS in Wensley Fold is £242,950 (about £227 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB2 6PS?

There are 15 schools close to BB2 6PS, including St Silas's CofE Primary School (Good), Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB2 6PS?

BB2 6PS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,223 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB2 6PS (Wensley Fold) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 6PS is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tasleem Fazal (Independent).

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.