Fleming Square Blackburn
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB2), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2901467.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 1996 the median was £40,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 86% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackburn, about 340 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Paul's Gardens, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 112 to 114 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oakenhurst Medical Practice, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 1996 | 13 BB2 2DG | Terraced | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (88% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Cathedral (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- CATHEDRAL GATEWAY AT NORTH WEST CORNER OF CHURCHYARD, grade II
- LLOYDS BANK OLD BANK, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Crossfield Street Site, Crossfield Street, Blackburn: up to 36 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
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
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 9 addresses are between 112 m and 114 m above sea level (114 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 2BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB2 2DG | 86% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 340 m |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Cherry Tree 34,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 26 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 60 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Mall Blackburn Town Centre | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blackburn Town Centre | 260 m |
| Car parks | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 7 Mill Lane Parking | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 46.3 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakenhurst Medical Practice | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 17 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 250 m |
| Hospital | Royal Blackburn Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Blackburn Police | 300 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® Church Street Lloyds Bank | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Paul's Gardens 3,270 m² | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Corporation Park 22 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,230 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,530 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,610 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m east. 47 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m east |
| Corporation Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Queen's Park, Blackburn | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Part of Witton Old Hall medieval lordly residence 340m north east of Feniscliffe Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Buncer Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Ned Hole Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Ornamental Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Higher Gardens Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Billinge Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Abbott Clough | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 9 |
5 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | 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 |
| Blackburn College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| St Michael With St John CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashworth Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 700 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 |
| Brunel Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 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: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Coffee Company BB2 2DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| The Sun Hotel BB2 2DQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Sam's Bar BB2 1JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Smokers Den & Booze BB2 1JG | Retailers - other | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Bar Ibiza BB2 2EB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 4 Good | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Best Western Hotel 99 BB2 2EB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| H & M NEWS BB2 2BY | Retailers - other | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Feb 2026 |
| AC News BB2 1JU | Retailers - other | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Nov 2025 |
| ABC Foods BB2 2DH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Rhode Island Coffee Ltd BB1 7NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Cube BB2 2BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Thira Restaurant BB2 2BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Refreshment Bar BB2 1JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Magazin Europa BB2 2DH | Retailers - other | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Greggs BB1 7DP | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 267 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 |
| Public order | 82 |
| Shoplifting | 60 |
| Other theft | 50 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 |
| Drugs | 37 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Astley Gate (204); On or near Shopping Area (154); On or near Heaton Street (122); On or near Dandy Walk (75); On or near Barton Street (64).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 55% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 67% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Higher Church Street · Cardwell Place · Market Street Lane · Corporation Street · Lord Street · Lord Street West · Lower Cockcroft · Northgate · Paradise Terrace · Mincing Lane · Dandy Walk · Clayton 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.