Teal Close Blackburn
10 addresses across 1 postcode (BB1), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2900648.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £197,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 7).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackburn, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Corporation Park, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 182 to 188 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Olive Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £190,500 | £175,000 | £206,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £75,500 | £73,000 | £78,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £62,000 | £62,000 | £62,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £56,250 | £51,000 | £61,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2025 | 6 BB1 8JY | Detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Aug 2024 | 4 BB1 8JY | Terraced | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Jun 2022 | 2 BB1 8JY | Detached | £197,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2021 | 3 BB1 8JY | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 5 May 2021 | 11 BB1 8JY | Detached | £206,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2020 | 2 BB1 8JY | Detached | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Sep 2019 | 5 BB1 8JY | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2017 | 9 BB1 8JY | Terraced | £132,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 6 BB1 8JY | Detached | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Mar 2006 | 1 BB1 8JY | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2002 | 9 BB1 8JY | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 5 BB1 8JY | Terraced | £75,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2002 | 6 BB1 8JY | Semi-detached | £73,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2001 | 5 BB1 8JY | Terraced | £62,000 | |
| 2 Oct 1998 | 11 BB1 8JY | Terraced | £61,500 | |
| 8 Apr 1998 | 4 BB1 8JY | Terraced | £51,000 | |
| 2 Mar 1995 | 9 BB1 8JY | Terraced | £72,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 (33% of about 1,090 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 182 m and 188 m above sea level (185 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB1 8JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Falcon Close Lammack | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blackburn Town Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Blackburn mall car park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 48 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Olive Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lammack Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bank View Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | The Beardswood Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Blackburn Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Park Garage Group -preston Way | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Corporation Park 22 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,260 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harrison Playing Fields 5.9 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Corporation Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhill Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Buncer Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Ned Hole Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Billinge Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Ornamental Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Abbott Clough | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammack Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pleckgate High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookhouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): 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 |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael With St John CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hare And Hounds Hotel BB1 8LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| ZW Trading Ltd BB2 7BX | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Daulah Diner BB1 8DR | Mobile caterer | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Aug 2026 |
| The Fig & The Olive BB1 8DS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 370 m | 4 Good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Mr Joe's BB1 8DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| United Burgers Ltd BB1 8DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Mai Takeaway BB1 8DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Pretty Pepper BB1 8DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Frurt Blackburn/AdMo Blackburn LTD BB1 8DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Hamilton's BB1 8DW | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries BB1 8DW | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Paignton Road (7); On or near West Leigh Road (3); On or near Kestrel Close (3); On or near Teal Close (2); On or near Petrel Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- BB1 8JY: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Osprey Close · Falcon Close · Lammack Road · Harrier Drive · West Leigh Road · Petrel Close · Paignton Road · Hawkshaw Bank Road · Kestrel Close · Revidge Road · Montreal Road · Rosa Close
All the streets in BB1 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.