Preston New Road, Blackburn
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB2 6BF, BB2 6PL, BB2 6PS.
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At a glance
72 property sales on Preston New Road, Blackburn have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 6 homes sold here for an average of £157,333. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £87,601. Average sale prices rose from £176,139 in 2016 to £188,250 in 2026 (+7%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 14% below the Blackburn average of £183,036 over the same period. 25 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 21 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 51% flat, 25% semi-detached, 21% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Preston New Road range from £44,000 to £415,000. 57% of homes sold here were freehold and 43% leasehold. Of 167 streets in Blackburn with at least two sales in the last year, Preston New Road ranks 94th for average price.
House prices on Preston New Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BB2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 57% freehold and 43% leasehold across 125 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 37 | £87,601 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 18 | £207,900 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 15 | £228,167 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £332,500 | 27 Sep 2019 |
Sold prices on Preston New Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126, Preston New Road BB2 6BU | 24 Jul 2026 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 191, Preston New Road BB2 6BN | 17 Jul 2026 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 30 Jun 2026 | £63,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 151, Preston New Road BB2 6BN | 12 May 2026 | £69,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 2, Billinge View, Preston New Road BB2 6PS | 16 Apr 2026 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Preston New Road BB2 1AW | 13 Apr 2026 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 4 Feb 2026 | £67,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Preston New Road BB2 1AR | 16 Jan 2026 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 12 Dec 2025 | £66,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 21 Nov 2025 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 7, Woodcock House, Preston New Road BB2 7AL | 14 Nov 2025 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Preston New Road BB2 1AW | 21 Oct 2025 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Preston New Road BB2 6BG | 17 Oct 2025 | £250,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 54A, Preston New Road BB2 6BG | 17 Oct 2025 | £250,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 54A, Preston New Road BB2 6BG | 17 Oct 2025 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Guardian House, 42, Preston New Road BB2 6AH | 19 Aug 2025 | £355,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 21, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 15 Aug 2025 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 7 Aug 2025 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 5 Aug 2025 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 10 Jul 2025 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 13 Jun 2025 | £86,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| West End Garage, Preston New Road BB2 6PN | 1 May 2025 | £1,400,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Parkgates, 52A, Preston New Road BB2 6AH | 28 Apr 2025 | £255,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 23, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 14 Apr 2025 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Capita Business Centre, Castleway House, 17, Preston New Road BB2 1AU | 28 Feb 2025 | £3,180,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 136, Preston New Road BB2 6BU | 20 Dec 2024 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Preston New Road BB2 1AR | 16 Dec 2024 | £175,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 255 - 257, Preston New Road BB2 6PL | 20 Sep 2024 | £185,250 | Other | Freehold |
| 257, Preston New Road | 20 Sep 2024 | £185,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 291, Preston New Road BB2 6PL | 30 Aug 2024 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 29 Aug 2024 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 101A, Preston New Road BB2 6AY | 19 Jun 2024 | £135,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Eastlake House, 7, Preston New Road BB2 1AR | 7 Jun 2024 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 7 Jun 2024 | £66,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 151, Preston New Road BB2 6BN | 24 Apr 2024 | £72,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 97, Preston New Road BB2 6AY | 24 Apr 2024 | £112,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Preston New Road BB2 6BH | 25 Mar 2024 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Apartment 2, Whittaker Gardens, Preston New Road BB2 7AL | 18 Mar 2024 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Preston New Road BB2 1AR | 15 Mar 2024 | £65,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Springfield Care Home, Preston New Road BB2 6PS | 26 Feb 2024 | £650,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 5, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 12 Jan 2024 | £56,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 100, Preston New Road BB2 6BH | 12 Dec 2023 | £315,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Springfield Cottage, Preston New Road BB2 6PS | 7 Dec 2023 | £590,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Springfield Cottage, Preston New Road BB2 6PS | 7 Dec 2023 | £576,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 12 Oct 2023 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 6 Oct 2023 | £54,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 25 May 2023 | £50,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40D, Preston New Road BB2 6AH | 23 May 2023 | £166,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 31, Weavers Court, Preston New Road BB2 6BF | 19 May 2023 | £61,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 79, Preston New Road BB2 6AY | 31 Mar 2023 | £270,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 126, Preston New Road | £175,000 (Feb 2017) → £310,000 (Jul 2026) | +77% over 9 yrs |
| 5, Weavers Court, Preston New Road | £56,500 (Jan 2024) → £63,000 (Jun 2026) | +12% over 2 yrs |
| 151, Preston New Road | £40,000 (Aug 2022) → £72,000 (Apr 2024) → £69,500 (May 2026) | +74% over 4 yrs |
| 2, Billinge View, Preston New Road | £90,000 (Aug 2016) → £100,000 (Nov 2020) → £120,000 (Apr 2026) | +33% over 10 yrs |
| 2, Preston New Road | £120,000 (Oct 2025) → £127,000 (Apr 2026) | +6% over under a year |
| 29, Weavers Court, Preston New Road | £50,000 (Jun 2016) → £67,000 (Feb 2026) | +34% over 10 yrs |
| 19, Weavers Court, Preston New Road | £52,000 (May 2020) → £66,000 (Dec 2025) | +27% over 6 yrs |
| 2, Weavers Court, Preston New Road | £62,500 (Feb 2020) → £70,000 (Nov 2025) | +12% over 6 yrs |
| Apartment 7, Woodcock House, Preston New Road | £225,250 (Jan 2016) → £125,000 (Nov 2025) | -45% over 10 yrs |
| 21, Weavers Court, Preston New Road | £44,000 (Aug 2020) → £55,000 (Apr 2021) → £65,000 (Aug 2025) | +48% over 5 yrs |
| 15, Weavers Court, Preston New Road | £50,000 (Jul 2020) → £65,000 (Aug 2025) | +30% over 5 yrs |
| 20, Weavers Court, Preston New Road | £50,000 (May 2023) → £70,000 (Aug 2025) | +40% over 2 yrs |
| West End Garage, Preston New Road | £114,921 (Nov 2016) → £1,400,000 (May 2025) | +1118% over 8 yrs |
| 136, Preston New Road | £172,000 (May 2021) → £175,000 (Dec 2024) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 1, Preston New Road | £180,000 (Dec 2018) → £175,000 (Dec 2024) | -3% over 6 yrs |
| 291, Preston New Road | £223,000 (Apr 2018) → £350,000 (Aug 2024) | +57% over 6 yrs |
| 13, Weavers Court, Preston New Road | £68,000 (Jul 2017) → £65,000 (Aug 2024) | -4% over 7 yrs |
| 3, Preston New Road | £60,000 (Sep 2019) → £65,000 (Mar 2024) | +8% over 4 yrs |
| 16, Weavers Court, Preston New Road | £47,500 (Aug 2022) → £54,000 (Oct 2023) | +14% over 1 yr |
| Ahmed Residence, 252, Preston New Road | £93,000 (Sep 2018) → £83,702 (Jan 2022) | -10% over 3 yrs |
| 7, Weavers Court, Preston New Road | £61,500 (Dec 2020) → £66,000 (Dec 2021) | +7% over under a year |
| 261, Preston New Road | £220,000 (Oct 2016) → £265,000 (Jun 2021) | +20% over 5 yrs |
| 1, Arden, Preston New Road | £110,000 (Aug 2017) → £116,000 (Sep 2020) | +5% over 3 yrs |
| 277, Preston New Road | £130,000 (Dec 2017) → £185,000 (Jul 2020) | +42% over 3 yrs |
| 209, Preston New Road | £140,000 (Sep 2016) → £170,000 (Dec 2018) | +21% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Preston New Road
Crime
459 crimes were reported within about a mile of Preston New Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 177 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 |
| Public order | 46 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Preston New Road 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 Blakewater at Blackburn Wranglings, between Railway Road and Whalley Banks Flood warning 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 Preston New Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Ul Madinah 55 pupils | Other independent school | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School 311 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 173 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ashworth Nursery School 71 pupils | Nursery | 3–4 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 873 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy 463 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 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 |
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 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Cherry Tree station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Saunders Road (by, Preston New Road) 1 min walk
- Adelaide Terrace (opp, Preston New Road) 1 min walk
- Adelaide Terrace (adj, Preston New Road) 2 min walk
- Saunders Road (adj, Preston New Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Limefield Surgery
293-295 Preston New Road, Blackburn · 0.2 mi - Oakenhurst Medical Practice
Barbara Castle Way Hc, Simmons Street, Blackburn · 0.5 mi - Family Practice
Barbara Castle Way Hc, Simmons Street, Blackburn · 0.5 mi - Redlam Surgery
62-64 Redlam, Blackburn · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar SPAR Preston New Road · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily West End (Blackburn) · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Wensley Fold Blackburn · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central Blackburn Blackburn · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Granville Road Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Johnston Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Montague Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Ap Smilecare · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- New Bank Road (dental Surgery) · 0.2 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 497 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 24.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 9.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,722 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 89% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 89% | 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 Preston New Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 79.2% | 35.7% |
| White | 15.9% | 60.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 77.1% | 35% |
| Christian | 11.1% | 38% |
| No religion | 6.2% | 21.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 81.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 36.6% | 18.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 24.2% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.2% | 26.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.6% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.7% | 10.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.7% | 13.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.5% |
General health
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 47.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.1% | 42.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 27.8% | 26.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.3% | 23.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 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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