Preston New Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB2 7PU, BB2 7NS.
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At a glance
32 property sales on Preston New Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £313,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £240,703. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 47% detached, 3% flat. Recorded sale prices on Preston New Road range from £169,500 to £730,000. 56% of homes sold here were freehold and 44% leasehold.
House prices on Preston New Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Preston New 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: 56% freehold and 44% leasehold across 39 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 16 | £240,703 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 15 | £418,033 | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Flat | 1 | £440,000 | 6 Nov 2020 |
Sold prices on Preston New Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonecheck, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 6 Feb 2026 | £313,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Mostyn, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 5 Sep 2025 | £309,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Kirn House, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 22 Aug 2025 | £745,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Head Of Lea, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 20 Jun 2025 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Suestra, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 21 Feb 2025 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Highfield, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 14 Feb 2025 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Windmill Petrol Station, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 1 Nov 2024 | £800,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Mandria, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 28 Oct 2024 | £492,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Mayfield, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 3 Apr 2024 | £472,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Oakenclough, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 3 Apr 2024 | £308,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| K F C, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 15 Feb 2024 | £384,126 | Other | Freehold |
| Howick, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 24 Nov 2023 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Mostyn, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 3 Nov 2023 | £306,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Lower Intack Barn, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 18 Oct 2023 | £730,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Quennevais, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 11 Oct 2023 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ranworth, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 18 Aug 2023 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Windmill Petrol Station, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 27 Jul 2023 | £799,991 | Other | Freehold |
| Kenmuir, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 2 Jun 2023 | £237,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Oakdene, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 21 Apr 2023 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ranworth, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 13 Dec 2022 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Dale End, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 6 Nov 2020 | £440,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Nevin, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 3 Sep 2020 | £229,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| Firsland, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 21 Jul 2020 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Vickers Croft, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 28 Feb 2020 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Shaldon, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 24 Jan 2020 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Higher Intack Barn, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 11 Jul 2019 | £530,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Tanmir, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 29 Mar 2019 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Highfield, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 12 Oct 2018 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Dalegarth, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 18 Sep 2018 | £347,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Homestead, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 21 Jun 2018 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Englesfield, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 28 Feb 2018 | £176,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Bryn Teg, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 5 Jan 2018 | £253,750 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Cedar Wood, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 15 Feb 2017 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Howick, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 13 Feb 2017 | £169,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Windmill Hotel, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 1 Dec 2016 | £600,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Whiteacre, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 15 Sep 2016 | £183,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Head Of Lea, Preston New Road BB2 7PU | 11 Jul 2016 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Stonecheck, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 24 Jun 2016 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Pensarn, Preston New Road BB2 7NS | 3 Jun 2016 | £195,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stonecheck, Preston New Road | £190,000 (Jun 2016) → £313,000 (Feb 2026) | +65% over 10 yrs |
| Mostyn, Preston New Road | £306,500 (Nov 2023) → £309,000 (Sep 2025) | +1% over 2 yrs |
| Head Of Lea, Preston New Road | £340,000 (Jul 2016) → £510,000 (Jun 2025) | +50% over 9 yrs |
| Highfield, Preston New Road | £460,000 (Oct 2018) → £600,000 (Feb 2025) | +30% over 6 yrs |
| Windmill Petrol Station, Preston New Road | £799,991 (Jul 2023) → £800,000 (Nov 2024) | +0% over 1 yr |
| Howick, Preston New Road | £169,500 (Feb 2017) → £295,000 (Nov 2023) | +74% over 7 yrs |
| Ranworth, Preston New Road | £280,000 (Dec 2022) → £305,000 (Aug 2023) | +9% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Preston New Road
Crime
6 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):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
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 1 Environment Agency flood 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 New Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School 144 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston 69 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Westholme School 706 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 106 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School 866 pupils | Secondary Muslim | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.8 mi |
| The Olive School, Blackburn 638 pupils | Primary Muslim | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 173 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy 463 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.2 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 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Cherry Tree station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Ramsgreave & Wilpshire station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Windmill (opp, Preston New Road) 1 min walk
- Branch Road (by, Branch Road) 2 min walk
- The Windmill (by, Preston New Road) 2 min walk
- Park Road (opp, Preston New Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Limefield Surgery
293-295 Preston New Road, Blackburn · 2.3 mi - Redlam Surgery
62-64 Redlam, Blackburn · 2.6 mi - Witton Medical Centre
Preston Old Rd, Witton, Blackburn · 2.6 mi - Oakenhurst Medical Practice
Barbara Castle Way Hc, Simmons Street, Blackburn · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Windmill Petrol Station · 0.1 mi
- Spar Spar - Pennine Service Station · 0.8 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily West End (Blackburn) · 2.2 mi
- Spar SPAR Preston New Road · 2.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Mellor Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Samlesbury Dental Suite · 1.3 mi
- New Bank Road (dental Surgery) · 2.2 mi
- Ap Smilecare · 2.5 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 7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 468 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,186 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 66% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across South Ribble 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 | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 95.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 70.9% | 61.8% |
| No religion | 19.8% | 30.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | – |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.9% | 5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.2% | 31.9% |
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 15.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 19% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.3% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 47.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.7% | 32.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 29.3% | 42.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 23.9% | 10.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.1% | 14.3% |
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 South Ribble.
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