Joiner's Row Blackburn
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB2), about 80 m long. USRN 2904109.
- Flood: 4 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 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 680 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen's Park, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) 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: It is about 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Georges Surgery, about 340 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 399 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 1,170 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)
- Crossfield Street Site, Crossfield Street, Blackburn: up to 36 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Alaska Street Housing Site, Alaska Street, Blackburn: up to 77 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Fensicliffe Bank, Blackburn: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (660 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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 3AG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BB2 3DY | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 125 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 3AG | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| BB2 3DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Cherry Tree 34,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Grimshaw Park | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Blackburn Town Centre | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nova Scotia Retail Park Car Park | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 45.5 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Georges Surgery | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Blackburn Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Blackburn Police | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kay Group - Grimshaw Park Service Station Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Queen's Park 12 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highfield Park 8,540 m² | 330 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,610 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) north. 25 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* | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Queen's Park, Blackburn | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Corporation Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Croft Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Fishmoor Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Fernhurst Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Buncer Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Fernhurst Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Abbott Clough | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 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 Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blackburn Central High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brunel Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 720 m (0.4 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 | 780 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 |
| Longshaw Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Audley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Audley Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 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: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackburn College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Arms BB2 3AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| MU Trade BB2 3ST | Retailers - other | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd BB2 3DY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd BB2 3PX | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Black Sheep Coffee BB2 3PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway BB2 3ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Planet Ice Blackburn BB2 3DY | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Grimshaw Park BB2 3DY | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Haji Baba Limited BB2 3DY | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| B & M Retail BB2 3DY | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd BB2 3QP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Yex Oriental Store BB2 3ST | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Blackburn Superstore / Mama Afrik BB2 3PZ | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Vaping Hub Ltd BB2 3HR | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| mcdonalds BB1 1AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 207 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Public order | 33 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (158); On or near Petrol Station (80); On or near Supermarket (61); On or near Russell Street (35); On or near Primrose Hill (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 1 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
Grimshaw Park · St Ann's Street · Grimshaw Park · Wainwright Way · Primrose Hill · York Street · Procter Street · Derham Street · Grimshaw Retail Park · Frederick Street · Balmoral Close · Swan 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.