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BB2 Area Report

Blackburn with Darwen

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£170,100
Median Price
Postcode district (BB2)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (BB2)
21
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6.2/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in BB2

Rental Yield
7.6
Price Growth
7.6
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.7
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (BB2)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

548
Crimes/month
55
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-06: 586
2025-07: 637
2025-08: 639
2025-09: 556
2025-10: 598
2025-11: 509
2025-12: 483
2026-01: 457
2026-02: 438
2026-03: 536
2026-04: 549
2026-05: 558
2025-062026-05

↓ 14% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Blackburn with Darwen)

DECILE 3/10 — 20–30% most deprived

Blackburn with Darwen has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
4
health
3
crime
4
housing
4
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Blackburn with Darwen (the HPI is only published at LAD level). BB2 spans 4 local authorities; Blackburn with Darwen is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the BB2-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£162,939
Blackburn with Darwen average
+6.1%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£292,412
Detached
£180,312
Semi-Detached
£135,592
Terraced
£89,795
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £48,822
01/12/2003: £60,900
01/12/2004: £80,194
01/12/2005: £94,191
01/12/2006: £107,814
01/12/2007: £118,333
01/12/2008: £104,607
01/12/2009: £103,001
01/12/2010: £99,642
01/12/2011: £95,859
01/12/2012: £95,456
01/12/2013: £93,360
01/12/2014: £97,172
01/12/2015: £99,078
01/12/2016: £103,346
01/12/2017: £108,223
01/12/2018: £108,709
01/12/2019: £112,616
01/12/2020: £121,337
01/12/2021: £127,079
01/12/2022: £142,351
01/12/2023: £140,423
01/12/2024: £153,594
01/12/2025: £162,939
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

11
Primary
3
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
5
Independent
1
Nursery
21
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 21 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

44.2
Avg Attainment 8
+4.5% vs national (42.3)
42.9%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 15 secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in BB2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£299,950
1,136 sales
Semi-detached
£176,000
1,128 sales
Terraced
£100,000
1,978 sales
Flat
£82,000
176 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Blackburn with Darwen. For the headline BB2 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+6.1%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Blackburn with Darwen
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
6
Grade II
low heritage impact
Multiple listed buildings in the area - heritage considerations may apply.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

95/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:43 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

9.4°C
Avg Temperature
1459mm
Annual Rainfall
2544h
Sunshine/Year
22.8 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: April
Now: 20.1°C, Clear skyHumidity: 61%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

40 rated establishments within 1 mile

3.7/5
Average Rating
60%
Rated Good or Very Good
40
Total Establishments
Step InnRetailers - other
1/5
John's StoreRetailers - other
5/5
Five Star MeatsRetailers - other
3/5
Bulls HeadPub/bar/nightclub
4/5
Old Vicarage NurseryCaring Premises
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

11%
Renewable Energy
100g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

nuclear 46.6%gas 23.2%imports 11.8%wind 7.5%biomass 7.1%solar 3.8%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

112m
Highabove sea level

At 112m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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