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Blackburn BB9 5 area guide

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Is Blackburn BB9 5 a good place to live?

In Blackburn (BB9 5), recorded crime is 33% above the national average, homes sell for around £132,265 on average, there are 3 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 2/10, 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
£132,265
from 94 sales
Population
11,894
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
355.1
per 1,000 · +33% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
96%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
6.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Blackburn BB9 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackburn BB9 5 is rated high. Around 6.5% of properties (237 of 3,645) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 138 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 BB9 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 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 BB9 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 83/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 35%
Households: 4,113

Owned 73% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BB9 5.

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Blackburn BB9 5: frequently asked questions

Is Blackburn BB9 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Blackburn BB9 5?

Recorded crime in Blackburn BB9 5 runs at 355.1 per 1,000 properties, 33% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Blackburn BB9 5 safe?

Crime in Blackburn BB9 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Blackburn BB9 5 runs at 355.1 per 1,000 properties, 33% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Blackburn BB9 5?

Homes in Blackburn BB9 5 sell for around £132,265 on average, based on 94 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Blackburn BB9 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Blackburn BB9 5 is rated high. Around 6.5% of properties (237 of 3,645) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 138 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Blackburn BB9 5?

There are 3 schools in Blackburn BB9 5 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Blackburn BB9 5 a deprived area?

Blackburn BB9 5 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).