St Aidan's Close Blackburn
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2900096.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: 10 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mill Hill (Lancs), about 300 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mill Hill Gardens, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 104 to 108 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bentham Road Health Centre, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 164 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1967-1975 (11); 1950-1966 (3); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 A (81% of about 810 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)
- Mill at Scotland Bank Terrace, Blackburn: up to 37 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Clearance site, Stansfeld Street, Blackburn: up to 90 homes, permissioned (910 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, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 12 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 4EN | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| BB2 4EY | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 1 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 104 m and 108 m above sea level (106 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 4EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB2 4EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 300 m |
| Cherry Tree 34,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 62 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springbank Court Mill Hill | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Blackburn Town Centre | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Carrington Avenue | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 45.1 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bentham Road Health Centre | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Geloo Brothers LTD | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mill Hill Dental Practice | 220 m |
| Hospital | Royal Blackburn Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Blackburn Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Hill Gardens 5,990 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Griffin Park 2.4 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 20 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harrison Recreation Ground 9,710 m² | 300 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,210 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Part of Witton Old Hall medieval lordly residence 340m north east of Feniscliffe Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Part of Witton Old Hall medieval lordly residence 340m north east of Feniscliffe Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Corporation Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Queen's Park, Blackburn | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fernhurst Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Ornamental Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Bunker's Hill Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Buncer Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Fernhurst Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Stanworth Valley | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 22 | 22 |
None of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 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 |
| Meadowhead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Griffin Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Longshaw Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Longshaw Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Meal Prep | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Spice Manzil BB2 4DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Steak Boys BB2 4DY | Mobile caterer | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Blackburn Bargains BB2 4DY | Retailers - other | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Parkinson Convenience Store BB2 4ET | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Blackburn Community Fridge BB2 4BL | Distributors/Transporters | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Premier Express BB2 4ET | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Bulk Pod BB2 4DY | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Staci UK BB2 4BJ | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Rashers BB2 4DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Around the Block Butchers Shop BB2 4DT | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| The Old Mill Hill Chippy BB2 4DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2024 |
| The Olive and Pepper BB2 4DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 29 Mar 2026 |
| KVS News and Wine BB2 4DT | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 10 May 2022 |
| Albion Mill Enablement Service BB2 4LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hertford Street (23); On or near St Aidan'S Close (19); On or near New Wellington Street (16); On or near St Aidan'S Avenue (15); On or near Brindle Street (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 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) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
St Aidans Avenue · Hertford Street · Springbank Terrace · New Wellington Gardens · New Wellington Close · New Wellington Close · Bedford Street · Suffolk Street · Norfolk Street · St James' Street · New Wellington Mews · New Wellington 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.