Goodshaw Close Blackburn
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB1), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2900631.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £188,800 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 9, E: 2, F: 1).
- 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 B; Band D in Blackburn with Darwen costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Roe Lee Park, is about 810 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 159 to 174 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Blakewater Healthcare, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | £188,800 | £172,600 | £205,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £168,000 | £156,500 | £185,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £175,000 | £125,000 | £176,500 |
| 2013 | 3 | £190,000 | £183,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £183,000 | £183,000 | £183,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2004 | 4 | £177,500 | £100,000 | £190,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £110,000 | £95,000 | £125,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £81,500 | £81,500 | £81,500 |
| 2000 | 2 | £71,750 | £70,000 | £73,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2017 | 9 BB1 8PG | Detached | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 11 BB1 8PG | Detached | £172,600 | |
| 15 Jul 2016 | 5 BB1 8PG | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2016 | 3 BB1 8PG | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2016 | 6 BB1 8PG | Detached | £156,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2014 | 7 BB1 8PG | Detached | £176,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 10 BB1 8PG | Detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Feb 2014 | 18 BB1 8PG | Semi-detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Oct 2013 | 17 BB1 8PG | Detached | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Sep 2013 | 12 BB1 8PG | Detached | £183,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 2013 | 16 BB1 8PG | Detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 2012 | 12 BB1 8PG | Detached | £183,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jul 2011 | 15 BB1 8PG | Detached | £182,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 17 BB1 8PG | Detached | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Nov 2004 | 14 BB1 8PG | Detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2004 | 19 BB1 8PG | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2004 | 21 BB1 8PG | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2004 | 8 BB1 8PG | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2003 | 23 BB1 8PG | Detached | £159,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Aug 2003 | 20 BB1 8PG | Detached | £159,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Aug 2002 | 5 BB1 8PG | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 25 BB1 8PG | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 15 BB1 8PG | Detached | £81,500 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Oct 2000 | 9 BB1 8PG | Detached | £73,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2000 | 11 BB1 8PG | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 15 Oct 1999 | 6 BB1 8PG | Detached | £79,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 17 BB1 8PG | Detached | £83,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 5 BB1 8PG | Detached | £73,750 | |
| 22 Nov 1996 | 8 BB1 8PG | Detached | £58,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (13); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (12); 1983-1990 (3); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 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 B (30% of about 670 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)
- Roe Lee site, off Rosewood Avenue, Blackburn: up to 14 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Roe Lee site, off Rosewood Avenue, Blackburn: up to 14 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Roe Lee Mill South, Campbell Street, Blackburn: up to 68 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Roe Lee Mill North,Campbell Street, Blackburn: up to 37 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 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
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 23 addresses are between 159 m and 174 m above sea level (166 m on average); the ground rises about 15 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB1 8PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB1 8PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ottershaw Gardens Royshaw Hill | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blackburn Town Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Ncp National Car Parks Blackburn, Penny Street | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 48.2 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blakewater Healthcare | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wilpshire Dental Clinic | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | The Beardswood Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Blackburn Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Roe Lee Park 5.7 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woolridge Playing Field 5.5 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 270 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Corporation Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhill Plantation | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Ramsgreave Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Hagg's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Windy Bank | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Parsonage Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Abbott Clough | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pleckgate High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 2–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookhouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lammack Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Michael With St John CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Daisyfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double A Eight Ltd BB1 8RH | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| STRK Group UK BB1 9SU | Distributors/Transporters | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Truffles BB1 8QA | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Mi Nursery BB1 9SP | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Lahori Tawa & Grill BB1 9SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Roe Lee Fish & Chips BB1 9SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Lotus Garden BB1 9SP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cranshaw Drive (13); On or near Kingfisher Close (7); On or near North Bank Avenue (6); On or near Goodshaw Avenue (4); On or near Pleck Farm Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 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 | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Goodshaw Avenue · Hill View · Penshaw Close · Whalley New Road · Pleck Farm Avenue · Ottershaw Gardens · North Bank Avenue · Chatsworth Close · Thornwood Close · Rosewood Avenue · Aspinall Fold · Kingfisher Close
All the streets in BB1 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.