Postcode BB2 6SE 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wensley Fold is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Mill Hill (Lancs) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Wensley Fold is £32,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB2 6SE.
Wensley Fold near BB2 6SE 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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £221,975 in Billinge & Beardwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £291,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £221,975 |
| Terraced | 29 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Billinge & Beardwood
In the BB2 6SE postcode area, located within Wensley Fold, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 6SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 56 Revidge Road, Blackburn, BB2 6JQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.