Carnforth Close Blackburn
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB2), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2900351.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (C: 31, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackburn, about 1.8 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen's Park, is about 940 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 172 to 182 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Roman Road Health Centre, about 420 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 109 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (13); House, mid-terrace (11); Flat (4). Built: 1967-1975 (21); 1930-1949 (7); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (33).
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 (72% of about 920 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 1.0 km
- Former public house (the Centurian), off Higher Croft Road, Blackburn: up to 18 homes, permissioned (510 m)
- Old Newfield School Site, Roman Road, Blackburn: up to 162 homes, permissioned (560 m)
- Fensicliffe Bank, Blackburn: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (560 m)
- land belonging 2 & 4 Beechwood Cottages, Roman Road, Blackburn, permissioned (590 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 3TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB2 3TJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 172 m and 182 m above sea level (178 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 3TJ | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| BB2 3TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km | |
| Cherry Tree 34,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m, 44 within 800 m; nearest Lytham Road Whinny Heights | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Blackburn Town Centre | 2.0 km |
| Car parks | Parking space on Andrews Walk, BB2 | 1.4 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 44.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Roman Road Health Centre | 420 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Fishmoor Pharmacy | 420 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dept Of Special Care Dentistry | 590 m |
| Hospital | Royal Blackburn Hospital | 590 m |
| Police station | Police Headquarters | 1.4 km |
| Cash machines | Kay Group - Grimshaw Park Service Station Cashzone | 1.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Queen's Park 12 ha | 940 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 600 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,610 m² | 1.0 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Blackburn, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km north-east. 1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Blackburn | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Croft Wood | Wood | 300 m south |
| Fishmoor Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 600 m east |
| Guide Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km east |
| Fernhurst Wood | Wood | 1.6 km south-west |
| Fernhurst Hill | Hill | 2.4 km south-west |
| Abbott Clough | Valley | 2.8 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 38 |
3 of the street's 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Central High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 790 m | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Longshaw Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 940 m | No published inspection |
| Longshaw Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.0 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Longshaw Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Audley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Audley Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Lower Darwen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shadsworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Benny's BB2 3UY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fishmoor pharmacy BB2 3UY | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Best One/Highercroft Post Office BB2 3EP | Retailers - other | 370 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Premier BB2 3EP | Retailers - other | 380 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Cheaper Market BB2 3EP | Retailers - other | 400 m | Exempt | |
| Queens Lodge Care Home BB2 3HQ | Other catering premises | 410 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| JJ's Munchies BB2 3WF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mega Munch BB2 3HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Old Bank Lane Store BB2 3HG | Retailers - other | 450 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| The Observatory BB2 3HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ravenglass Close (24); On or near Broughton Close (20); On or near Seascale Close (19); On or near Carnforth Close (16); On or near Ulverston Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 34% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 83% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 6% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
Nearby streets
Broughton Close · Ulverston Close · Tippet Close · Scarborough Road · Walton Crescent · Lytham Road · Arnold Close · Ravenglass Close · Stanford Gardens · Seascale Close · Whitby Drive
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.