Observatory Road, Blackburn
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB2 3HE.
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At a glance
22 property sales on Observatory Road, Blackburn have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £125,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £138,418. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Observatory Road range from £73,250 to £190,000. 13% of homes sold here were freehold and 87% leasehold.
House prices on Observatory Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Observatory Road 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: 13% freehold and 87% leasehold across 23 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 22 | £138,418 | 24 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Observatory Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 24 Aug 2026 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 37, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 19 Sep 2025 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 13, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 28 May 2025 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 40, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 31 Mar 2025 | £175,999 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 10, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 22 Jul 2024 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 46, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 31 May 2024 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 15, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 26 Apr 2024 | £162,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 30 Jan 2024 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 24, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 19 May 2023 | £111,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 16 Sep 2022 | £183,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 16 Sep 2022 | £183,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 1 Apr 2022 | £143,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 27 Aug 2021 | £80,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 29, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 23 Jul 2021 | £119,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 23, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 7 Jun 2021 | £119,950 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 12 Nov 2020 | £395 | Other | Freehold |
| 1, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 22 May 2020 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 19 Dec 2019 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 21 Jun 2019 | £117,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 10, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 23 Apr 2019 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 7 Jan 2019 | £108,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 7 Sep 2018 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Observatory Road BB2 3HE | 22 Apr 2016 | £73,250 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Observatory Road | £120,000 (Apr 2019) → £185,000 (Jul 2024) | +54% over 5 yrs |
| 6, Observatory Road | £130,000 (Sep 2018) → £170,000 (Jan 2024) | +31% over 5 yrs |
| 8, Observatory Road | £73,250 (Apr 2016) → £135,000 (Dec 2019) → £395 (Nov 2020) | -99% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Observatory Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Central High School 1,015 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Markazul Uloom 26 pupils | Other independent school Islam | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Noorul Uloom 125 pupils | Other independent school Islam | 11–23 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 203 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Newfield School 242 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Audley Junior School 392 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Audley Infant School 280 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Longshaw Community Junior School 334 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 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
- Blackburn station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Mill Hill (Lancs) station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Cherry Tree station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Observatory Hotel (o/s, Old Bank Lane) 1 min walk
- Observatory Hotel (opp, Old Bank Lane) 1 min walk
- Pleasant View (by, Roman Road) 1 min walk
- Pleasant View (by, Roman Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Georges Surgery
St George's Surgery, 62 Haslingden Road, Blackburn · 0.4 mi - Roman Road Health Centre
Off Fishmoor Drive, Blackburn · 0.5 mi - Pringle Street Surgery
216-218 Pringle Street, Blackburn · 0.5 mi - The Cornerstone Practice
Shadsworth House, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Blackburn Hospital Food To Go · 0.3 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Blackburn Superstore · 0.6 mi
- Spar Spar - Store · 0.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Beehive · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Curo Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Fishmoor Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Karims Pharmacy Limited · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dept Of Special Care Dentistry · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Dental Practice · 1.0 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 612 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,657 |
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 Observatory Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.9% | 60.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 21% | 35.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.8% | 38% |
| No religion | 26.9% | 21.1% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 35% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 81.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.7% | 18.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.5% | 26.8% |
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 24.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.9% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.8% | 13.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 47.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.7% | 42.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28% | 23.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.4% | 26.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.9% | 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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