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BB2 Area Report

Blackburn with Darwen

Data from official government sources • Updated April 2026

N/A
Median Price
HIGH
Crime Level
36
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.7/10

Investment Score

Below Average

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

Rental Yield
4.2
Price Growth
4.1
Safety
1
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6

🚨 Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIME

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

488
Crimes/month
55
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-02: 521
2025-03: 627
2025-04: 588
2025-05: 641
2025-06: 597
2025-07: 640
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 0
2025-10: 606
2025-11: 511
2025-12: 490
2026-01: 464
2025-022026-01

↓ 43% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

📊 Deprivation Index (IMD)

DECILE 2/10 — Most deprived 20%

Blackburn with Darwen is among the most deprived areas in England, ranking in the bottom 20% nationally.

income
2
employment
2
education
3
health
1
crime
3
housing
9
environment
3

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

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019 • Open Government Licence

📈 House Price Index

£150,082
Average Price
-2.6%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£268,540
Detached
£166,186
Semi-Detached
£125,030
Terraced
£82,470
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

2024-02: £137,894
2024-03: £138,142
2024-04: £137,810
2024-05: £140,110
2024-06: £142,904
2024-07: £145,380
2024-08: £148,542
2024-09: £151,302
2024-10: £154,297
2024-11: £152,535
2024-12: £153,594
2025-01: £154,114
2025-02: £153,944
2025-03: £156,619
2025-04: £157,686
2025-05: £159,016
2025-06: £154,400
2025-07: £155,461
2025-08: £159,560
2025-09: £161,596
2025-10: £162,428
2025-11: £163,533
2025-12: £163,077
2026-01: £150,082
2024-022026-01

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, January 2026 • Open Government Licence

🎓 Schools & Education

10
Primary
0
Secondary
36
Within 1 mile

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

47.2
Avg Attainment 8
+11.1% vs national (42.5)
49.4%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 17 secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

🚇 Transport Links

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

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

📈 Price Trends

£290,000
Current Average
+0.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Blackburn with Darwen
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

👥 Demographics

1,800
Population
40
Median Age
63%
Owner Occupied
34%
Degree+

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Source: ONS Census 2021 • Open Government Licence

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🏛️ Council Tax

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

🏛️ Heritage & Listed Buildings

Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade II

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

Good air quality typical for this area.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

🌊 Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

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: 3.7°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 84%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

🍽️ Food Hygiene Ratings

43 rated establishments within 1 mile

4/5
Average Rating
67%
Rated Good or Very Good
43
Total Establishments
Step InnRetailers - other
5/5
John's StoreRetailers - other
5/5
Five Star MeatsRetailers - other
3/5
Bulls HeadPub/bar/nightclub
4/5
Witton PharmacyRetailers - other
Exempt

Source: Food Standards Agency

⚡ Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

11%
Renewable Energy
56g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

⚛️ nuclear 50.3%🌿 biomass 15.8%🔌 imports 13.4%💨 wind 11.4%🔥 gas 9.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

⛰️ Elevation

113m
Highabove sea level

At 113m 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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