Greenacre Blackburn
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB3), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2903523.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 5).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Roman Road Health Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £185,000 | £180,000 | £190,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £58,000 | £56,000 | £60,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £75,250 | £75,250 | £75,250 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2022 | 14 BB3 0RL | Detached | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 12 BB3 0RL | Detached | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 May 2019 | 10 BB3 0RL | Detached | £156,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Sep 2018 | 10 BB3 0RL | Detached | £178,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 May 2018 | 4 BB3 0RL | Detached | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 11 BB3 0RL | Detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 May 2017 | 5 BB3 0RL | Detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2006 | 2 BB3 0RL | Detached | £158,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2003 | 2 BB3 0RL | Detached | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 1999 | 10 BB3 0RL | Detached | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 9 BB3 0RL | Detached | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Dec 1997 | 13 BB3 0RL | Detached | £75,250 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1991-1995 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 C (43% of about 720 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)
- Former Lower Darwen Paper Mill, Greenbank Terrace, Lower Darwen: up to 137 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Former public house (the Centurian), off Higher Croft Road, Blackburn: up to 18 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 36 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 4 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB3 0RL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB3 0RN | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 118 m and 121 m above sea level (120 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB3 0RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB3 0RN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darwen 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenacre Lower Darwen | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Blackburn Town Centre | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Carrington Avenue | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 43.1 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roman Road Health Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fishmoor Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Blackburn Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Police Headquarters | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Darwen Congregational Church Recreation Ground 4.5 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,540 m² | 260 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Blackburn, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Blackburn | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Sunnyhurst Woods | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fernhurst Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Higher Croft Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Fishmoor Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Polyphemus Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Fernhurst Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Sunnyhurst Clough | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 15 |
5 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Darwen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Darwen Vale High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | 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 | 820 m (0.5 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 |
| St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Longshaw Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Longshaw Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longshaw Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Avondale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Express BB3 0QE | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 25 Aug 2022 |
| No 3 Espresso Bar BB3 0QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| India 2 U BB3 0QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Premier Inn Blackburn South (M65, J4) BB3 0SN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bamboo House BB3 0QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| One Stop Lower Darwen BB3 0QD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Riverside Bar and Kitchen BB3 0PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| The Little Lancashire Village BB3 0PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Riverside Nursery Ltd BB3 0PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Munchies BB3 0PQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (17); On or near Tottenham Road (16); On or near Fore Street (10); On or near Greenbank Terrace (8); On or near Empress Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 77% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Greenbank Terrace · Greenbank Terrace · Duchess Street · Farfield Drive · Grenada Close · Tottenham Road · Marquis Close · Empress Street · Albert Place · Sangara Drive · Antigua Drive · Woodland Place
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.