Greenfield View Blackburn
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB3), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2902316.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2010 the median was £94,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 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 Mill Hill (Lancs), about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen's Park, is about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 140 to 142 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Roman Road Health Centre, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | £94,950 | £94,950 | £94,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £96,500 | £94,000 | £99,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £35,500 | £35,500 | £35,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £38,950 | £38,950 | £38,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £31,000 | £31,000 | £31,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2010 | 2 BB3 0QN | Terraced | £94,950 | Leasehold. |
| 25 May 2007 | 8 BB3 0QN | Terraced | £88,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 2 BB3 0QN | Terraced | £99,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Jul 2006 | 6 BB3 0QN | Terraced | £94,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Oct 2002 | 6 BB3 0QN | Terraced | £35,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Feb 2001 | 2 BB3 0QN | Terraced | £38,950 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 1996 | 2 BB3 0QN | Terraced | £31,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (43% of about 680 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)
- land belonging 2 & 4 Beechwood Cottages, Roman Road, Blackburn, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Former public house (the Centurian), off Higher Croft Road, Blackburn: up to 18 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Lower Darwen Paper Mill, Greenbank Terrace, Lower Darwen: up to 137 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Old Newfield School Site, Roman Road, Blackburn: up to 162 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB3 0QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB3 0QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 140 m and 142 m above sea level (141 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB3 0QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB3 0QN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Darwen 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aintree Drive Lower Darwen | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Blackburn Town Centre | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Carrington Avenue | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 43.4 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roman Road Health Centre | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fishmoor Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dept Of Special Care Dentistry | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Blackburn Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Police Headquarters | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Queen's Park 12 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,540 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Blackburn, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.3 miles) north. 1 listed building is 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 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Croft Wood | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Fishmoor Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Guide Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Fernhurst Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Fernhurst Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Sunnyhurst Clough | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 8 |
6 of the street's 8 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 James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 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 |
| Lower Darwen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 780 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 |
| Darwen Vale High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
| Longshaw Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Blackburn Central High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Lower Darwen BB3 0QD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Kim & Aim Food and Booze BB1 2LA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Apr 2025 |
| India 2 U BB3 0QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Premier Express BB3 0QE | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Aug 2022 |
| No 3 Espresso Bar BB3 0QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Bamboo House BB3 0QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Kiddiwinks BB1 2LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Greenfield View (9); On or near Stopes Brow (6); On or near Crambe Heights (5); On or near Delphinium Way (3); On or near Parking Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 17 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Begonia View · Trillium Way · Verbena Close · Crambe Heights · Caltha Drive · Store Street · Stopes Brow · Aintree Drive · Delphinium Way · Kingsway · Rakes Bridge · Primula Drive
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.