Burdock Pass Blackburn
48 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB2), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2914266.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £319,995 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 41 homes have an energy certificate (A: 15, B: 26).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Blackburn with Darwen costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cherry Tree, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 164 to 182 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bentham Road Health Centre, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £319,995 | £319,995 | £319,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 2 BB2 5PG | Detached | £319,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
41 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, detached (24); House, semi-detached (13); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2026 (25); 2014 (13); 2023 (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 C (55% of about 1,100 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.
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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 48 addresses are between 164 m and 182 m above sea level (174 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 5PE | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| BB2 5PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cherry Tree 34,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Pleasington 9,760 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Sycamores Bank Hey | 370 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Blackburn Town Centre | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Carrington Avenue | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 44 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bentham Road Health Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 376-378 Preston Old Road Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | The Beardswood Hospital | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Blackburn Police | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Livesey Branch Road, Livesey Road Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 200 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Leyburn Road Allotments 3,710 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Sunnyhurst Woods, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyhurst Woods | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Potter's Plantation | Wood | 110 m south-west |
| Green Hills Wood | Wood | 170 m north |
| Bunker's Hill | Hill | 540 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Cockridge Wood | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Stanworth Valley | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Ornamental Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 48 | 48 |
None of the street's 48 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meadowhead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 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 |
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Feniscowles Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Broken Stone Road (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, semi-detached (lodged 16 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Buttercup Row · White Clover Avenue · Wood Avens Close · Dandelion Drive · Elder Close · Rosemary Rise · Foxglove Court · Oak Drive · Sycamore Drive · Juniper Grove · Birchwood Walk · Maple Walk
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.