BB2 5AU

Livesey with Pleasington, Blackburn with Darwen

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At a glance

Every premises in BB2 5AU can get gigabit-capable broadband. The average home in Blackburn with Darwen sold for £165,131 in the latest House Price Index, up 5.2% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 51 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97.

From BB2 5AU, the nearest primary school is Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School, 140 m away, about a 2 minute walk (Ofsted: good); the nearest secondary is St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn, 0.3 mi away, about a 7 minute walk; the nearest GP surgery is Bentham Road Health Centre, 0.8 mi away, about a 16 minute walk.

Cherry Tree station is 0.4 mi away, about a 9 minute walk; the nearest park is 0.6 mi away, about a 12 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · Blackburn with Darwen 010

51Low · 3/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · Blackburn with Darwen

109High · 8/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	17	34	Low · 2/10
Anti-social behaviour	10	15	Moderate · 5/10
Other theft	4.6	6.5	Moderate · 5/10
Vehicle crime	4.2	5.0	Moderate · 6/10
Criminal damage and arson	3.8	6.7	Low · 3/10
Shoplifting	3.7	8.6	Moderate · 6/10
Public order	2.3	6.7	Low · 2/10
Burglary	1.8	3.6	Low · 3/10
Drugs	1.6	3.3	Moderate · 5/10
Other crime	0.6	2.1	Low · 1/10
Possession of weapons	0.4	1.0	Moderate · 4/10
Theft from the person	0.2	1.7	Moderate · 5/10
Robbery	0.1	1.4	Low · 2/10
Bicycle theft	0.1	0.8	Low · 3/10

Blackburn with Darwen 010: October 2025 to September 2026, 9,548 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

Blackburn with Darwen 010 Blackburn with Darwen England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England SchoolPrimary · Voluntary aided school · ages 4–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 3 Jul 2023 · Report

140 m

St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, BlackburnPrimary · Voluntary aided school · ages 4–11 · Ofsted reports

0.5 mi

Feniscowles Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 4–11 · Ofsted reports

0.6 mi

Meadowhead Junior SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 7–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 24 Sept 2019 · Later visit: Some aspects not as strong · Report

0.7 mi

Meadowhead Community Infant School and NurseryPrimary · Community school · ages 3–7 · Ofsted reports

0.8 mi

Secondary

St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, BlackburnSecondary · Voluntary aided school · ages 11–16

OfstedInspected 4 Mar 2025 · Report

Quality of educationGoodBehaviour and attitudesGoodPersonal developmentGoodLeadership and managementGood

0.3 mi

Witton Park AcademySecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–16

Ofsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026 · Safeguarding met

Nursery, special and other

Longshaw Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–5 · Ofsted reports

1.7 mi

Ashworth Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 3–4

Ofsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionStrong standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standardAttendance and behaviourExpected standard

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

Manor PharmacyPharmacy · BB2 5DX

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Bentham Road PharmacyPharmacy · BB2 4PN

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Livesey PharmacyPharmacy · BB2 4QL

0.8 mi · 17 min walk

GP practices

Bentham Road Health CentreGP practice · BB2 4QD

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Witton Medical CentreGP practice · BB2 2SU

1.1 mi · 22 min walk

Redlam SurgeryGP practice · BB2 1UW

1.3 mi

Dentists

376-378 Preston Old Road Dental PracticeDental practice · BB2 5LL

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Dental SurgeryDental practice · BB2 4DT

1.0 mi · 20 min walk

Mill Hill Dental PracticeDental practice · BB2 4DY

1.0 mi · 21 min walk

Hospitals

Bmi - the Beardswood HospitalHospital · BB2 7AE

1.9 mi

Beardwood HospitalHospital · BB2 7AE

1.9 mi

Royal Blackburn Hospital Elective Surgical HubHospital · BB2 3HH

2.6 mi

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Cherry Tree

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Pleasington

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Mill Hill (Lancs)

1.1 mi · 22 min walk

Blackburn

2.3 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

0.6 mito the nearest park

0parks within a 10 minute walk

0.0hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Cherry Tree Cricket and Tennis ClubPlaying field · 1.6 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Bowling green0.3 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Pleasington Playing FieldsPlaying field · 56 hectares

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Play area (2 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Sports groundunder 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Playing field2.8 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Feniscliffe Allotment SiteAllotments or community garden · 1.9 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

York Terrace GardensAllotments or community garden · under 0.1 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Park or garden (2 nearby)nearest 1.4 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Pleasington and Feniscowles War Memorial Recreation GroundPlaying field · 7.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Feniscliffe Playing FieldPlaying field · 3.8 hectares

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

St George's Outdoor Activity Centre CanalsideSports ground · 0.9 hectares

0.7 mi · 13 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£50,755

£38,305 after tax

Blackburn with Darwen

£40,193

£32,113 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£50,755

After tax£38,305

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£35,686Blackburn with Darwen £27,413 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Blackburn with Darwen 010); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is in the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 28,577 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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58% of Blackburn with Darwen's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

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Decile 9

Employment

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Decile 8

Education, skills and training

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Decile 9

Health and disability

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Decile 6

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

38% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 26% in Blackburn with Darwen and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about BB2 5AU

What is the crime rate in BB2 5AU?

The neighbourhood records 51 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97. Across Blackburn with Darwen the rate is 109 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in BB2 5AU?

The average home in Blackburn with Darwen sold for £165,131 in the latest House Price Index, up 5.2% on a year earlier. By type: detached £292,854, semi-detached £183,019, terraced £138,194, flats £89,564. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near BB2 5AU?

The nearest primary school is Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School, 140 m away, about a 2 minute walk (Ofsted: good). The nearest secondary school is St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn, 0.3 mi away, about a 7 minute walk. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in BB2 5AU?

Every premises in BB2 5AU can get gigabit-capable broadband. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to BB2 5AU?

Cherry Tree is 0.4 mi away, about a 9 minute walk.

What is the average household income in BB2 5AU?

The ONS estimates average household income of £50,755 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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