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Blackburn BB1 9 area guide

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Is Blackburn BB1 9 a good place to live?

In Blackburn (BB1 9), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £230,961 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Blackburn BB1 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackburn BB1 9 is rated high. Around 5.2% of properties (272 of 5,221) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 34 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £56,486 (157 sales)1996: £52,507 (181 sales)1997: £62,307 (234 sales)1998: £64,274 (207 sales)1999: £68,581 (167 sales)2000: £82,209 (220 sales)2001: £80,563 (238 sales)2002: £90,154 (233 sales)2003: £111,120 (242 sales)2004: £129,036 (217 sales)2005: £160,370 (199 sales)2006: £161,645 (231 sales)2007: £162,043 (217 sales)2008: £151,276 (96 sales)2009: £142,124 (118 sales)2010: £144,288 (103 sales)2011: £150,386 (91 sales)2012: £150,440 (102 sales)2013: £150,678 (131 sales)2014: £170,402 (152 sales)2015: £176,551 (174 sales)2016: £168,615 (169 sales)2017: £192,976 (220 sales)2018: £186,800 (230 sales)2019: £188,259 (160 sales)2020: £211,435 (168 sales)2021: £222,763 (218 sales)2022: £220,116 (158 sales)2023: £244,549 (146 sales)2024: £230,961 (173 sales)2025: £251,456 (222 sales)2026: £219,065 (38 sales) 2026: £219,065 (38 sales) — part year so far £251,456 £52,507 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in BB1 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (38 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 45 crimesJun 24: 28 crimesJul 24: 47 crimesAug 24: 36 crimesSep 24: 49 crimesOct 24: 38 crimesNov 24: 67 crimesDec 24: 36 crimesJan 25: 44 crimesFeb 25: 34 crimesMar 25: 32 crimesApr 25: 29 crimesMay 25: 44 crimesJun 25: 40 crimesJul 25: 30 crimesAug 25: 32 crimesSep 25: 30 crimesOct 25: 24 crimesNov 25: 38 crimesDec 25: 29 crimesJan 26: 19 crimesFeb 26: 14 crimesMar 26: 38 crimesApr 26: 42 crimes Apr 26: 42 crimes 67 14 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in BB1 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 36/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
41
One-person households
27%
Households with children
32%
Households
6,618

Owned 78% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BB1 9.

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Blackburn BB1 9: frequently asked questions

Is Blackburn BB1 9 a good place to live?

In Blackburn (BB1 9), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £230,961 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Blackburn BB1 9?

Recorded crime in Blackburn BB1 9 runs at 217.6 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Blackburn BB1 9 safe?

Crime in Blackburn BB1 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Blackburn BB1 9 runs at 217.6 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Blackburn BB1 9?

Homes in Blackburn BB1 9 sell for around £230,961 on average, based on 173 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Blackburn BB1 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackburn BB1 9 is rated high. Around 5.2% of properties (272 of 5,221) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 34 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Blackburn BB1 9?

There are 3 schools in Blackburn BB1 9 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Blackburn BB1 9 a deprived area?

Blackburn BB1 9 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).