Preston Old Road, Blackburn
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB2 5LX, BB2 5LJ, BB2 2ST.
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At a glance
219 property sales on Preston Old Road, Blackburn have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 14 homes sold here for an average of £182,282. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £139,046. Average sale prices rose from £117,571 in 2016 to £193,500 in 2026 (+65%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 40 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 36 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 41% terraced, 29% semi-detached, 21% flat. Recorded sale prices on Preston Old Road range from £64,500 to £510,000. 55% of homes sold here were freehold and 45% leasehold. Of 167 streets in Blackburn with at least two sales in the last year, Preston Old Road ranks 69th for average price.
House prices on Preston Old Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BB2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 55% freehold and 45% leasehold across 245 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 90 | £139,046 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 63 | £197,951 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Flat | 47 | £91,251 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Detached | 19 | £274,997 | 6 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Preston Old Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430, Preston Old Road BB2 5LP | 19 Aug 2026 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 323, Preston Old Road BB2 2TX | 14 Aug 2026 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 589, Preston Old Road BB2 5HD | 16 Jul 2026 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 39, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 20 Mar 2026 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 371, Preston Old Road BB2 5LL | 13 Mar 2026 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 512, Preston Old Road BB2 5NL | 6 Mar 2026 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 77, Preston Old Road BB2 2ST | 4 Mar 2026 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 439, Preston Old Road BB2 5LZ | 27 Feb 2026 | £128,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 27 Feb 2026 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 501, Preston Old Road BB2 5ND | 20 Feb 2026 | £221,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 466, Preston Old Road BB2 5LY | 18 Dec 2025 | £172,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 660, Preston Old Road BB2 5EP | 17 Dec 2025 | £162,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 20, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 12 Dec 2025 | £104,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 480, Preston Old Road BB2 5LY | 28 Nov 2025 | £244,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 28 Nov 2025 | £107,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 473, Preston Old Road BB2 5ND | 21 Nov 2025 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 7 Nov 2025 | £87,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 617, Preston Old Road BB2 5ER | 24 Oct 2025 | £195,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 680, Preston Old Road BB2 5EP | 10 Oct 2025 | £128,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 25, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 24 Sep 2025 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 607, Preston Old Road BB2 5ER | 10 Sep 2025 | £145,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 548, Preston Old Road BB2 5NL | 9 Sep 2025 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Preston Old Road BB2 2ST | 4 Sep 2025 | £151,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 458, Preston Old Road BB2 5LY | 15 Aug 2025 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 505, Preston Old Road BB2 5NU | 28 Jul 2025 | £105,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 31, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 24 Jul 2025 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 468, Preston Old Road BB2 5LY | 3 Jul 2025 | £125,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 601, Preston Old Road BB2 5ER | 20 Jun 2025 | £177,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 369, Preston Old Road BB2 5LJ | 17 Jun 2025 | £136,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 338, Preston Old Road BB2 5LJ | 2 May 2025 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 28 Apr 2025 | £104,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 659, Preston Old Road BB2 5ER | 25 Apr 2025 | £199,950 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 46, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 23 Apr 2025 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 442, Preston Old Road BB2 5LY | 9 Apr 2025 | £172,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 520, Preston Old Road BB2 5NL | 28 Mar 2025 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 533, Preston Old Road BB2 5NU | 21 Mar 2025 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 592, Preston Old Road BB2 5NP | 21 Mar 2025 | £210,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| The Vicarage, 732, Preston Old Road BB2 5EN | 21 Mar 2025 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 87, Preston Old Road BB2 2ST | 14 Mar 2025 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 475, Preston Old Road BB2 5ND | 10 Mar 2025 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 720, Preston Old Road BB2 5EP | 7 Mar 2025 | £167,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 577, Preston Old Road BB2 5NU | 4 Mar 2025 | £162,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 375, Preston Old Road BB2 5LL | 28 Feb 2025 | £148,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 441, Preston Old Road BB2 5LZ | 26 Feb 2025 | £134,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Spinney, Wood View, Preston Old Road BB2 5LL | 26 Feb 2025 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 339, Preston Old Road BB2 5LJ | 10 Feb 2025 | £161,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 588, Preston Old Road BB2 5NP | 17 Dec 2024 | £172,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 32, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 13 Dec 2024 | £107,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 319, Preston Old Road BB2 2TX | 11 Dec 2024 | £286,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road BB2 5LX | 26 Nov 2024 | £96,000 | Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 430, Preston Old Road | £93,000 (Apr 2023) → £150,000 (Aug 2026) | +61% over 3 yrs |
| 589, Preston Old Road | £125,000 (Aug 2016) → £245,000 (Jul 2026) | +96% over 10 yrs |
| 39, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road | £91,000 (May 2019) → £115,000 (Mar 2026) | +26% over 7 yrs |
| 77, Preston Old Road | £124,999 (Sep 2021) → £145,000 (Mar 2026) | +16% over 4 yrs |
| 501, Preston Old Road | £165,000 (Mar 2019) → £221,000 (Feb 2026) | +34% over 7 yrs |
| 6, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road | £72,000 (Feb 2018) → £107,000 (Nov 2025) | +49% over 8 yrs |
| 14, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road | £64,500 (Jan 2016) → £87,000 (Nov 2025) | +35% over 10 yrs |
| 617, Preston Old Road | £145,000 (Aug 2018) → £195,000 (Oct 2025) | +34% over 7 yrs |
| 25, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road | £74,000 (Jan 2016) → £90,000 (May 2018) → £95,000 (Feb 2022) → £130,000 (Sep 2025) | +76% over 10 yrs |
| 607, Preston Old Road | £162,000 (Jul 2021) → £145,000 (Sep 2025) | -10% over 4 yrs |
| 338, Preston Old Road | £160,000 (May 2019) → £250,000 (May 2025) | +56% over 6 yrs |
| 46, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road | £65,000 (May 2016) → £105,000 (Apr 2025) | +62% over 9 yrs |
| 475, Preston Old Road | £165,500 (Feb 2019) → £360,000 (Mar 2025) | +118% over 6 yrs |
| 720, Preston Old Road | £145,000 (May 2023) → £167,500 (Mar 2025) | +16% over 2 yrs |
| 375, Preston Old Road | £123,000 (Apr 2016) → £148,000 (Feb 2025) | +20% over 9 yrs |
| The Spinney, Wood View, Preston Old Road | £198,000 (Mar 2022) → £225,000 (Feb 2025) | +14% over 3 yrs |
| 339, Preston Old Road | £95,500 (May 2024) → £161,000 (Feb 2025) | +69% over under a year |
| 32, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road | £90,000 (Nov 2017) → £107,500 (Dec 2024) | +19% over 7 yrs |
| 18, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road | £94,950 (Jul 2021) → £96,000 (Nov 2024) | +1% over 3 yrs |
| 40, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road | £65,000 (May 2017) → £83,000 (Oct 2024) | +28% over 7 yrs |
| 471, Preston Old Road | £212,500 (Jan 2019) → £290,000 (Sep 2024) | +36% over 6 yrs |
| 692, Preston Old Road | £107,000 (Jul 2016) → £130,000 (Aug 2024) | +21% over 8 yrs |
| 654, Preston Old Road | £2,548,499 (Jul 2019) → £5,128,999 (Jul 2024) | +101% over 5 yrs |
| 7, Hunters Lodge, Preston Old Road | £83,500 (Nov 2016) → £100,000 (Feb 2023) → £112,000 (Jun 2024) | +34% over 8 yrs |
| 517, Preston Old Road | £141,000 (Apr 2020) → £185,000 (May 2024) | +31% over 4 yrs |
| 369A, Preston Old Road | £135,000 (Aug 2017) → £195,000 (Jan 2024) | +44% over 6 yrs |
| 528, Preston Old Road | £134,000 (Dec 2017) → £230,000 (Jul 2023) | +72% over 6 yrs |
| 10, Preston Old Road | £200,000 (Jun 2021) → £200,000 (Apr 2023) | +0% over 2 yrs |
| 566, Preston Old Road | £193,500 (Jun 2017) → £255,000 (Mar 2023) | +32% over 6 yrs |
| 463, Preston Old Road | £212,000 (Apr 2018) → £202,000 (Jul 2018) → £260,000 (Jan 2023) | +23% over 5 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 40 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Preston Old Road
Crime
155 crimes were reported within about a mile of Preston Old Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Preston Old Road is in or near 2 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
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 Old Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School 173 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn 216 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Feniscowles Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn 1,051 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery 169 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Meadowhead Junior School 201 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn 408 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Witton Park Academy 1,243 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 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
- Pleasington station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Cherry Tree station 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
- Mill Hill (Lancs) station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Three Arches (by, Preston Old Road) 1 min walk
- Three Arches (adj, Preston Old Road) 2 min walk
- Woodlands Avenue (opp, Preston Old Road) 3 min walk
- Woodlands Avenue (by, Preston Old Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bentham Road Health Centre
Bentham Road, Blackburn · 1.1 mi - Witton Medical Centre
Preston Old Rd, Witton, Blackburn · 1.3 mi - Redlam Surgery
62-64 Redlam, Blackburn · 1.5 mi - Limefield Surgery
293-295 Preston New Road, Blackburn · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Three Arches · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Livesey Blackburn Express · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Blackburn Preston Old Road Local · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Livesey Branch Road · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Manor Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Bentham Road Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Livesey Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- 376-378 Preston Old Road Dental Practice · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.3 mi
- Mill Hill Dental Practice · 1.3 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 9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 91.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 616 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 35.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,379 |
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 Preston Old Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 60.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.7% | 35.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.1% | 1.7% |
Religion
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 75.7% | 38% |
| No religion | 16.6% | 21.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 35% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 81.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.5% | 18.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.3% | 26.8% |
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 24.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.1% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.4% | 13.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.7% | 5.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.8% | 10.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 47.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Blackburn with Darwen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48% | 42.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.6% | 23.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 26.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 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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