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BB2

BLACKBURN

Lancashire, North West, England

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BB2 encompasses BLACKBURN and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £204,769
1yr change ▲ 1.1%
Crime 123% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£204,769

▲ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% below national avg

Crime Rate

181.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

123% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

40 schools

Broadband Speed

315 Mbps

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.

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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

£204K £204K £205K £206K £207K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

3

Outstanding

11

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,540

Population

57

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.

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315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BB2 BLACKBURN

What is the average house price in BB2 BLACKBURN?
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 BLACKBURN 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 is the population of BB2 BLACKBURN?
The population of BB2 (BLACKBURN) is approximately 162,540 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BB2 BLACKBURN?
There are 40 schools in or near BB2. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 11 Good. None require improvement.

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