Blackburn BB5 4 area guide
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Is Blackburn BB5 4 a good place to live?
In Blackburn (BB5 4), recorded crime is 46% above the national average, homes sell for around £143,675 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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.
Avg sold price
£143,675
Population
21,820
Recorded crime
389.5
Schools
6
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Blackburn BB5 4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackburn BB5 4 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (147 of 4,802) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 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)
Annual average (mean) sold price in BB5 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BB5 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 82/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 9,080
Owned 60% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BB5 4.
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Blackburn BB5 4: frequently asked questions
Is Blackburn BB5 4 a good place to live?
In Blackburn (BB5 4), recorded crime is 46% above the national average, homes sell for around £143,675 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Blackburn BB5 4?
Recorded crime in Blackburn BB5 4 runs at 389.5 per 1,000 properties, 46% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Blackburn BB5 4 safe?
Crime in Blackburn BB5 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Blackburn BB5 4 runs at 389.5 per 1,000 properties, 46% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Blackburn BB5 4?
Homes in Blackburn BB5 4 sell for around £143,675 on average, based on 142 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Blackburn BB5 4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackburn BB5 4 is rated high. Around 3.1% of properties (147 of 4,802) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Blackburn BB5 4?
There are 6 schools in Blackburn BB5 4 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Blackburn BB5 4 a deprived area?
Blackburn BB5 4 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).