Amberwood Drive, Blackburn
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB2 4UF.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Amberwood Drive, Blackburn have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £168,350. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £158,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% detached, 43% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Amberwood Drive range from £139,000 to £180,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Amberwood Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Amberwood Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BB2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £158,750 | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £150,783 | 12 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on Amberwood Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Amberwood Drive BB2 4UF | 12 Dec 2025 | £168,350 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Amberwood Drive BB2 4UF | 24 Sep 2025 | £180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Amberwood Drive BB2 4UF | 6 Sep 2024 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Amberwood Drive BB2 4UF | 24 Aug 2023 | £180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Amberwood Drive BB2 4UF | 15 Oct 2021 | £139,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Amberwood Drive BB2 4UF | 27 Aug 2021 | £160,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Amberwood Drive BB2 4UF | 28 May 2021 | £150,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Amberwood Drive BB2 4UF | 1 Apr 2021 | £145,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Amberwood Drive BB2 4UF | 12 Oct 2018 | £105,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Amberwood Drive | £145,000 (Apr 2021) → £160,000 (Aug 2021) → £180,000 (Aug 2023) | +24% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Amberwood Drive
Crime
278 crimes were reported within about a mile of Amberwood Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 111 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Public order | 18 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Amberwood Drive is in or near 4 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 Darwen at Ewood and Waterfall in Blackburn Flood warning area
- River Darwen at Lower Darwen, Ewood and Waterfall in Blackburn 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 Amberwood Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery 169 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn 1,051 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Meadowhead Junior School 201 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn 408 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy 182 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Griffin Park Primary School 232 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School 173 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Witton Park Academy 1,243 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 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
- Cherry Tree station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Mill Hill (Lancs) station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Pleasington station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Beaumaris Avenue (by, Brothers Street) 1 min walk
- Beaumaris Avenue (by, Brothers St) 1 min walk
- Whiteley Avenue (o/s, Brothers Street) 2 min walk
- Whiteley Avenue (by, Brothers Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bentham Road Health Centre
Bentham Road, Blackburn · 0.2 mi - Witton Medical Centre
Preston Old Rd, Witton, Blackburn · 0.6 mi - Redlam Surgery
62-64 Redlam, Blackburn · 0.8 mi - Limefield Surgery
293-295 Preston New Road, Blackburn · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Bridge Chapel Street · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Blackburn Preston Old Road Local · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Livesey Branch Road · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Livesey Blackburn Express · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Bentham Road Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Carehub Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Geloo Brothers Ltd · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- 376-378 Preston Old Road Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Mill Hill Dental Practice · 0.4 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 5 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 664 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,526 |
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 Amberwood Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 60.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.8% | 35.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 63.9% | 38% |
| No religion | 24.6% | 21.1% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 35% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 81.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.5% | 18.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.5% | 26.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.8% | 15.8% |
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 24.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 13.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 47.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.6% | 42.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.1% | 23.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.5% | 26.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.8% | 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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