BB6 — BLACKBURN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BB6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB6 is £225,786, which is 11% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB6 cost 21.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB6 have risen 6.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£425,581	202
Semi-detached	£215,815	189
Terraced	£111,321	386
Flat	£165,546	23
All types	£225,786	839

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BB6

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

With 31.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB6 has a crime rate well 62% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in BB6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB6 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Great Harwood Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho	Primary	Not inspected	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 BB6 are 351.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

351.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB6 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

BB6 — BLACKBURN

Area Summary

BB6 (BLACKBURN) offers affordable property prices (£225,786, 21% below national average), low crime (62% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (351 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BB6?

The average house price in BB6 (BLACKBURN) is £225,786, based on 839 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.3% over the past year.

Is BB6 a safe area to live?

Crime in BB6 is significantly below the national average (31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BB6?

There are 7 schools in or near BB6. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BB6?

Council tax in BB6 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 BB6?

The average broadband download speed in BB6 is 351 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BB6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in BB6 are owner-occupied. 18% are privately rented and 19% are social housing. The total population is approximately 162,540.