Ryal Fold Ryal Fold, Blackburn with Darwen
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB3), about 170 m long. USRN 2910266.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £675,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (E: 2, G: 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 C; Band D in Blackburn with Darwen costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 253 to 256 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Darwen Healthcare, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £284,995 | £284,995 | £284,995 |
| 2000 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2022 | RYAL COTTAGE BB3 0PB | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2021 | RYAL FOLD HOUSE BB3 0PB | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2021 | RYAL FOLD BARN BB3 0PB | Other | £252,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Jul 2005 | 3, RYAL FOLD COTTAGES BB3 0PB | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | RYAL COTTAGE BB3 0PB | Detached | £284,995 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | RYAL FOLD HOUSE BB3 0PB | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 25 Oct 1999 | RYAL FOLD HOUSE BB3 0PB | Terraced | £125,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 207 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2026 (1); before 1900 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 (30% of about 530 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.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB3 0PB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BB3 0PA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 253 m and 256 m above sea level (255 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB3 0PA | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BB3 0PB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darwen 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cherry Tree 34,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royal Hotel Tockholes | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Blackburn Town Centre | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Crookfield road Car park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 40.7 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Darwen Healthcare | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Cohens Chemist | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Darwen Health Centre | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Blackburn Hospital | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Police Headquarters | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,610 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,120 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1,790 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Allotments | Tockholes Road Garden Area 2.6 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ryal Farmhouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 150 m north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ryal Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m north |
| Sunnyhurst Woods | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Bold Venture Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tockholes Number 2 Plantation | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Tockholes Number 1 Plantation | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Halliwell Fold Scar | Valley | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Earnsdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Green Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| The Island | Island | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Arms BB3 0PA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 20 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hollinshead Terrace (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 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 | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
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.