Blackburn BB8 8 area guide
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Is Blackburn BB8 8 a good place to live?
In Blackburn (BB8 8), recorded crime is 83% below the national average, homes sell for around £174,282 on average, there are 6 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 5/10, 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
£174,282
Population
15,228
Recorded crime
46.7
Schools
6
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Blackburn BB8 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackburn BB8 8 is rated high. Around 8.9% of properties (295 of 3,332) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 199 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 BB8 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (22 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 BB8 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 9/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 6,348
Owned 64% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BB8 8.
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Blackburn BB8 8: frequently asked questions
Is Blackburn BB8 8 a good place to live?
In Blackburn (BB8 8), recorded crime is 83% below the national average, homes sell for around £174,282 on average, there are 6 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Blackburn BB8 8?
Recorded crime in Blackburn BB8 8 runs at 46.7 per 1,000 properties, 83% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Blackburn BB8 8 safe?
Crime in Blackburn BB8 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Blackburn BB8 8 runs at 46.7 per 1,000 properties, 83% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Blackburn BB8 8?
Homes in Blackburn BB8 8 sell for around £174,282 on average, based on 97 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Blackburn BB8 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackburn BB8 8 is rated high. Around 8.9% of properties (295 of 3,332) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 199 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Blackburn BB8 8?
There are 6 schools in Blackburn BB8 8 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Blackburn BB8 8 a deprived area?
Blackburn BB8 8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).