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BB2 9UR

Blackburn Central

Blackburn with Darwen

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Detailed insights for BB2 9UR

Overview

Postcode BB2 9UR is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn Central area of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Blackburn area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 314.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year. The median sale price in Blackburn Central is £115,000 (around £138 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,500 and £148,000. The nearest station is Blackburn, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
315
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
77.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Blackburn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 44 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Blackburn has a very high crime rate, with approximately 314.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.6%

Approximately 77.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Blackburn is £33,545 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from BB2 9UR.

Flood risk

N/A

Central Blackburn near BB2 9UR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blackburn located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 9UR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Blackburn

N/A

Walking directions to Blackburn
0.9 mi

Mill Hill (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Mill Hill (Lancs)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
1,770.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
161.07(+797%)
Violence and sexual offences
155.63(+317%)
Shoplifting
53.09(+819%)
Public order
34.03(+236%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.4(+238%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
209
51.6%
African
52
12.84%
Other White
52
12.84%
Pakistani
26
6.42%
Other
26
6.42%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
103
34.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
15.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.67%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
111
67.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
18.79%
Social rents from council
17
10.3%
Owns outright
3
1.82%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.82%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Blackburn Central

Median price: £115,000
Price per sq ft: £138
Sales (last 12 months): 35
Typical range (middle 50%): £88K – £148K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £138 per square foot) in Blackburn Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackburn Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£188,000£213
Semi-Detached7£145,000£185
Terraced20£114,750£131
Flats5£70,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackburn Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£43,000£80,000£70,375
2017—£50,000£97,500£71,000
2018£130,000£51,750£108,000£77,225
2019£160,000£54,250£125,000£71,250
2020£190,000£53,000£112,475£80,000
2021£178,500£59,000£127,500£78,000
2022£239,950£61,250£127,000£86,000
2023£244,950£58,500£94,000£105,000
2024£239,950£59,500£135,000£110,250
2025£239,000£70,000£145,500£125,000
2026£188,000£78,000£130,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£70£115£84
2017—£65£132£72
2018—£88£130£87
2019£181£100£155£90
2020£174£72£159£94
2021£183£98£186£86
2022£197£85£187£97
2023£204£111£137£112
2024£221£100£182£130
2025£223£129£176£133
2026£213£128£189£131
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 9UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 9UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Frank Charles Saleroom, Islington, Blackburn, BB2 2LNOtherFreehold£475,000
06 Feb 2026The Barracks, Canterbury Street, Blackburn, BB2 2HSOtherFreehold£936,000
17 Oct 2025The Barracks, Canterbury Street, Blackburn, BB2 2HSOtherFreehold£936,367
11 Jul 2025Bolton Road Freight Terminal, Great Bolton Street, Blackburn, BB2 3PXOtherFreehold£3,140,000
24 Mar 202677, Canterbury Street, Blackburn, BB2 2HTTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the BB2 9UR postcode area, located within Central Blackburn, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BB2 9UR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miSecondaryTauheedul Islam Boys' High SchoolFree schools
0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnVoluntary aided school
0.4 miSecondarySt Wilfrid's Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB2 9UR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 9UR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKurdistan SupermarketKing Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DTWalking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket
0.3 miFarmfoodsAstley Gate, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2DHWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miNewsagents & Convenience Store M&MHarrison Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 1NUWalking directions to Newsagents & Convenience Store M&M
0.3 miAsdaPark Road, Blackburn, BB2 3DYWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miLidlWhalley Banks, Blackburn, BB2 1NUWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,001
Band F£3,547
Band G£4,092
Band H£4,911

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 9UR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zamir Khan

Blackburn Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Adnan Hussain

Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackburnE14001102
WardBlackburn CentralE05011511
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BlackburnE02002620
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 006EE01012655
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2026-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 9UR

Is BB2 9UR (Central Blackburn) safe?

The area around BB2 9UR records about 315 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB2 9UR?

The median sale price around BB2 9UR in Blackburn Central is £115,000 (about £138 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB2 9UR?

There are 20 schools close to BB2 9UR, including Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (Outstanding), St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (Requires improvement) and St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BB2 9UR?

The closest station to BB2 9UR is Blackburn, about 552 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 9UR?

BB2 9UR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 44 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB2 9UR (Central Blackburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB2 9UR is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zamir Khan (Labour Party).