Bath Street Blackburn
63 addresses across 1 postcode (BB2), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2901375.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £67,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 59 homes have an energy certificate (C: 53, D: 6).
- Flood: 43 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Blackburn with Darwen costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Griffin Park, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 101 to 107 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 63 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Redlam Surgery, about 220 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 4% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 130 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £66,500 | £66,500 | £66,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £71,500 | £71,500 | £71,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £40,500 | £40,500 | £40,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £86,500 | £86,500 | £86,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2020 | 37 BB2 1UJ | Terraced | £67,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 1 BB2 1UJ | Terraced | £66,500 | |
| 18 Sep 2015 | 1 BB2 1UJ | Terraced | £71,500 | |
| 29 Jan 2014 | 29 BB2 1UJ | Terraced | £40,500 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 37 BB2 1UJ | Terraced | £86,500 | |
| 25 Oct 2005 | 1 BB2 1UJ | Terraced | £50,000 |
Energy performance certificates
59 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 40 m². Most common: Flat (46); House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1967-1975 (40); 1976-1982 (14); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (56); rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Blackburn with Darwen in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,910 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,001 | £3,547 | £4,092 | £4,911 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (96% of about 1,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Clearance site, Stansfeld Street, Blackburn: up to 90 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Garage site, Harcourt Road, Blackburn: up to 19 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 43 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 61 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 43 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 63 addresses are between 101 m and 107 m above sea level (103 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 1UJ | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Cherry Tree 34,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 61 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bridgewater Court Bank Top | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blackburn Town Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 7 Mill Lane Parking | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 46.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Redlam Surgery | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Witton Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ap Smilecare | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | The Beardswood Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Blackburn Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | EG on the move - West End, Preston New Road Cashzone | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Griffin Park 2.4 ha | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Witton Country Park 160 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Griffin Football Ground 8,840 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Witton Park Allotments 3.6 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 162 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mark, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mark | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Part of Witton Old Hall medieval lordly residence 340m north east of Feniscliffe Bridge | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Corporation Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Queen's Park, Blackburn | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Buncer Wood | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Ned Hole Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Ornamental Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Higher Gardens Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Billinge Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Abbott Clough | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 44 | 63 |
19 of the street's 63 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Blackburn with Darwen: see them on the Blackburn with Darwen page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Ashworth Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Witton Park Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Blackburn College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step Inn BB2 1UN | Retailers - other | 130 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Mar 2026 |
| The Blue Nile BB2 1TN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Tesco Express BB2 1TA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Five Star Meats BB2 1UN | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Bulls Head BB2 1UN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 4 Good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Hilmas Superstore / Valina’s Food BB2 1UW | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| My Roti Ltd BB2 1WD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Wensley Mini Market BB2 1QA | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Imran Tandoori BB2 1QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Jan 2026 |
| John's Store BB2 2NZ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Wensley Fold News BB2 1QD | Retailers - other | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Lion Hotel BB2 1PX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Old Vicarage Nursery BB2 1UY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Spice Garden BB2 1XB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Zen Zen Fish and Chips BB2 1XB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West View (16); On or near Witton Parade (14); On or near Bath Street (12); On or near Apple Street (10); On or near Portland Street (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 4% | 61% |
| Owned outright | under 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 81% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 22% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 46% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BB2 1UJ: 63 addresses of 65 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Thompson Street · Redlam Brow · Witton Parade · West View · Balfour Street · Garden Street · Selborne Street · Pleasington Street · Dixon Street · Gordonstoun Place · Redlam · Hawkshead Street
All the streets in BB2 and across Blackburn with Darwen.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.