BB2 — BLACKBURN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BB2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB2 is £204,769, which is 20% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB2 cost 28.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB2 have risen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£331,541	821
Semi-detached	£192,817	733
Terraced	£113,874	1252
Flat	£105,106	103
All types	£204,769	3030

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BB2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 181.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB2 has a crime rate significantly 123% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

61.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

7.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

50.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

26.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BB2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB2 has 40 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 11 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Longshaw Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Ashworth Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Griffin Park Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Longshaw Community Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Meadowhead Junior School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,540

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

18.0%

Social rent

19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BB2 are 315.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB2 is collected by Blackburn Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BB2 — BLACKBURN

Area Summary

BB2 (BLACKBURN) offers affordable property prices (£204,769, 29% below national average), higher-than-average crime (123% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (315 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BB1

BLACKBURN

£241K

▼ 12.7% YoY

BB3

DARWEN

£186K

▼ 3.4% YoY

BB4

ROSSENDALE

£228K

▲ 6.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BB2?

The average house price in BB2 (BLACKBURN) is £204,769, based on 3030 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.1% over the past year.

Is BB2 a safe area to live?

Crime in BB2 is above the national average (181.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (61.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (50.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BB2?

There are 40 schools in or near BB2. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 11 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BB2?

Council tax in BB2 is collected by Blackburn Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BB2?

The average broadband download speed in BB2 is 315 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BB2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in BB2 are owner-occupied. 18% are privately rented and 19% are social housing. The total population is approximately 162,540.