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BB6

BLACKBURN

Lancashire, North West, England

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BB6 covers BLACKBURN in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £225,786
1yr change ▲ 6.3%
Crime 62% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£225,786

▲ 6.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% below national avg

Crime Rate

31.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

62% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

351 Mbps

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.

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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

£222K £225K £229K £232K £235K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

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 BB6 are 351.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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351.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about BB6 BLACKBURN

What is the average house price in BB6 BLACKBURN?
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 BLACKBURN 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 is the population of BB6 BLACKBURN?
The population of BB6 (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 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 are schools like in BB6 BLACKBURN?
There are 7 schools in or near BB6. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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