Postcode BB2 6SA 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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.0 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 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Wensley Fold has a 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.
Wensley Fold has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Wensley Fold is £38,468 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from BB2 6SA.
Wensley Fold near BB2 6SA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 6SA postcode area, located within Wensley Fold, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 6SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Patel's The Original | Granville Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6JW | Walking directions to Patel's The Original |
| 0.2 mi | Al Syed Food Store | Granville Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6JW | Walking directions to Al Syed Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 56 Revidge Road, Blackburn, BB2 6JQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.