Eccleshill Gardens Eccleshill, Blackburn with Darwen
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB3), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2902205.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £178,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 8, F: 4).
- 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 C; Band D in Blackburn with Darwen costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 33% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 163 to 176 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hollins Grove Surgery, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £148,000 | £130,000 | £156,250 |
| 2020 | 3 | £125,000 | £100,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £121,000 | £110,000 | £132,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £102,500 | £87,000 | £118,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £117,500 | £95,000 | £140,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | 8 BB3 3PQ | Semi-detached | £178,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 29 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2022 | 10 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 19 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £156,250 | |
| 28 Apr 2021 | 2 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2021 | 21 BB3 3PQ | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 29 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2020 | 4 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2020 | 30 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 17 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2018 | 12 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 21 BB3 3PQ | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 14 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2014 | 2 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2014 | 28 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2011 | 25 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2006 | 21 BB3 3PQ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2006 | 8 BB3 3PQ | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2004 | 19 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2003 | 9 BB3 3PQ | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2002 | 30 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2002 | 3 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £69,950 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 5 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £52,500 | |
| 25 May 2001 | 3 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2000 | 8 BB3 3PQ | Semi-detached | £39,950 | |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 26 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1997 | 21 BB3 3PQ | Semi-detached | £53,950 | |
| 8 Aug 1997 | 19 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £37,000 | |
| 28 Apr 1997 | 11 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 5 Jul 1996 | 10 BB3 3PQ | Terraced | £39,500 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1950-1966 (13); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (private) (1).
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 (27% of about 950 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: yes, Blackburn with Darwen.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 163 m and 176 m above sea level (165 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB3 3PE | 50% | 33% | 33% | 50% |
| BB3 3PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darwen 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eccleshill Gardens Blackburn | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Blackburn Town Centre | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Atlas Road Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Ionity Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 41.8 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Hollins Grove Surgery | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Patient Pharmacy | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Blue Sky Dental Care | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Blackburn Hospital | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Police Headquarters | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5,230 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eccleshill Gardens 6,770 m² | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,750 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bold Venture Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Venture Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Eccles Hill | Hill | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Polyphemus Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Pickup Bank Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Ooze Castle Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Guide Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Sapling Clough | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 33 |
9 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Vale High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Belthorn Academy Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lower Darwen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulfords Farm Shop BB3 3PE | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eccleshill Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
All the streets in BB3 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.