Windsor Close Blackburn
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2901253.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 4).
- 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 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 Blackburn, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen's Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 150 to 151 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pringle Street Surgery, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 130 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £72,475 | £59,950 | £85,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £54,500 | £54,500 | £54,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £43,000 | £43,000 | £43,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £42,000 | £38,000 | £46,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £25,500 | £25,500 | £25,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 5 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2024 | 6 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 2 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2014 | 10 BB1 1SH | Other | £76,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 May 2010 | 2 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Apr 2006 | 5 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2004 | 5 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 10 May 2004 | 2 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jul 2003 | 8 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £54,500 | |
| 7 Jun 2002 | 9 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jun 2001 | 5 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2000 | 3 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £39,000 | |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 8 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 20 Feb 1998 | 5 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £38,000 | |
| 30 May 1997 | 7 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £25,500 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jun 1996 | 10 BB1 1SH | Semi-detached | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
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 (40% of about 1,040 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)
- Blakewater, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn: up to 271 homes, not permissioned (920 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 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 150 m and 151 m above sea level (150 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB1 1SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB1 1SQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Rishton 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodlea Road Queens Park | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Blackburn Town Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Newspaper House - Blackburn Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 45.3 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pringle Street Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Audley Late Night Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dept Of Special Care Dentistry | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Blackburn Hospital | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Blackburn Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen's Park 12 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,390 m² | 90 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,610 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Blackburn, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 210 m south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Blackburn | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 210 m south |
| Corporation Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fishmoor Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Higher Croft Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Abbott Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Guide Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Fernhurst Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Duckworth Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Audley Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Antony's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackburn Central High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 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 |
| St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brunel Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 890 m (0.6 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 |
| Shadsworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shadsworth Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Superstore BB1 1TS | Retailers - other | 90 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Audley and Queens Park Children Centre BB1 1SF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Ummah Halal Butchers Ltd BB1 1RF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 22 Mar 2025 |
| Dhorat's Newsagents BB1 1SE | Retailers - other | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Almurshid Grocers BB1 1SR | Retailers - other | 330 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Streatz BB1 1RF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Audley News BB1 1TG | Retailers - other | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Al-Hayat Meat Ltd BB1 1RF | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Mansha Sweet Centre BB1 1TG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jaan's Cafe BB1 1TG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Audley Chippy BB1 1TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Dollars Blackburn BB1 1TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Hamza Takeaway BB1 1RF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Mohammed & Sons BB1 1SD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Fareed Take-A-Way BB1 1UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (32); On or near Ripon Street (26); On or near Woodlea Road (26); On or near Windsor Close (20); On or near Lincoln Road (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Harrow Drive · Queens Road · Dorchester Close · Pringle Street · Woodlea Road · Nottingham Close · Woodland Close · Ripon Street · Sherwood Road · Nottingham Street · July Street · Lambeth Street
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.