Webb Square Blackburn
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2914231.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £309,995 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- 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 Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Corporation Park, is about 1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 161 to 168 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 Brownhill Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £309,995 | £302,995 | £316,995 |
| 2022 | 8 | £307,995 | £279,995 | £379,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2023 | 4 BB1 8FQ | Detached | £316,995 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 3 BB1 8FQ | Detached | £302,995 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2022 | 6 BB1 8FQ | Detached | £299,995 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2022 | 5 BB1 8FQ | Detached | £279,995 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 8 BB1 8FQ | Detached | £349,995 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 7 BB1 8FQ | Detached | £314,995 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 1 BB1 8FQ | Detached | £379,995 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 10 BB1 8FQ | Detached | £314,995 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 9 BB1 8FQ | Detached | £300,995 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 2 BB1 8FQ | Detached | £294,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, detached (10). Built: 2020 (10).
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 30 September 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 161 m and 168 m above sea level (164 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB1 8FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB1 8FQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Higher Waves Farm Pleckgate | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blackburn Town Centre | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Blackburn mall car park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 48.8 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brownhill Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lammack Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wilpshire Dental Clinic | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | The Beardswood Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Blackburn Police | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Kay Group - Park Garage | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Corporation Park 22 ha | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 290 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.9 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 220 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Corporation Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.4 km (0.9 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* | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Roman signal station on Mellor Moor | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhill Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Hagg's Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Ramsgreave Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Billinge Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Parsonage Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Abbott Clough | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammack Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Pleckgate High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookhouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barker Lane (12); On or near A6119 (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 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
Nearby streets
Bevan Street · Moore Avenue · Beveridge Mews · Ramsgreave Drive · Attlee Close · Grasmere Avenue · Whalley New Road · Barker Lane · Pleckgate Road · Redhead Road · Christabelle Lane · Willow Trees Drive
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.