Alder Bank, Blackburn
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB2 1UG.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Alder Bank, Blackburn have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £88,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £93,583. That is 52% below the Blackburn average of £183,036 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 25% terraced, 25% flat. Recorded sale prices on Alder Bank range from £58,000 to £134,000. 42% of homes sold here were freehold and 58% leasehold. Of 167 streets in Blackburn with at least two sales in the last year, Alder Bank ranks 158th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Alder Bank compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BB2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 42% freehold and 58% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £93,583 | 16 May 2025 |
| Terraced | 3 | £76,167 | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Flat | 3 | £80,500 | 21 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Alder Bank
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 28 Aug 2026 | £75,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 21 Nov 2025 | £101,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 16 May 2025 | £87,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 10, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 14 Apr 2023 | £134,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 1 Mar 2023 | £82,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 14 Feb 2023 | £95,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 43, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 22 Dec 2022 | £80,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 8 Dec 2022 | £80,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 20, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 5 May 2022 | £83,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 15 Nov 2019 | £58,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 28 Jul 2017 | £85,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Alder Bank BB2 1UG | 21 Jul 2017 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Alder Bank | £58,000 (Nov 2019) → £82,000 (Mar 2023) → £101,500 (Nov 2025) | +75% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Alder Bank
Crime
472 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alder Bank in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 192 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 |
| Public order | 42 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 35 |
| Shoplifting | 30 |
| Other theft | 23 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alder Bank is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall Flood alert area
- Lower River Ribble and Darwen Flood alert area
- River Blakewater at Blackburn Wranglings, areas around George Street West and Pleasington Street Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Alder Bank
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Park Primary School 232 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Witton Park Academy 1,243 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 1,483 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy 463 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ashworth Nursery School 71 pupils | Nursery | 3–4 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 419 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School 202 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School 311 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Mill Hill (Lancs) station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Blackburn station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Cherry Tree station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Moulding Close (o/s, Wensley Road) 2 min walk
- Hornby Court (by, Lancaster Street) 2 min walk
- Bridgewater Court (by, Bath Street) 2 min walk
- Bulls Head (opp, Redlam Brow) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Redlam Surgery
62-64 Redlam, Blackburn · 0.1 mi - Witton Medical Centre
Preston Old Rd, Witton, Blackburn · 0.3 mi - Limefield Surgery
293-295 Preston New Road, Blackburn · 0.4 mi - Oakenhurst Medical Practice
Barbara Castle Way Hc, Simmons Street, Blackburn · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Blackburn Bank Top Express · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central Blackburn Blackburn · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily West End (Blackburn) · 0.5 mi
- Spar SPAR Preston New Road · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Witton Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Montague Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Ap Smilecare · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- New Bank Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 740 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,920 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Blackburn with Darwen with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Alder Bank
Ethnic group
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.2% | 60.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 44.9% | 35.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 43.5% | 35% |
| Christian | 33% | 38% |
| No religion | 18% | 21.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 81.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 18.1% | 18.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.3% | 26.8% |
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 24.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.8% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.6% | 13.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 47.8% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.6% | 42.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 27.2% | 26.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.8% | 23.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.3% | 7.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Blackburn with Darwen.
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