Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) vs Blackrod
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blackrod is about 5% cheaper on average. Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackrod edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
£228,340
Blackrod
£218,151
Crime Rate
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
84.2
Blackrod
98.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
97.7%
Blackrod
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
398.1
Blackrod
430.5
EPC Rating
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
71.8
Blackrod
72.2
Median Income
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
£30,947
Blackrod
£30,334
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Blackrod is £218,151, which is 5% less than Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) at £228,340. The most affordable entry point in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) is a flat at £101,069, while in Blackrod it is a flat at £132,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Blackrod (£132,500 vs £101,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackrod prices grew faster — 47% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) (84.2 per 1,000) compared to Blackrod (98.7 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) is violent-crime, while in Blackrod it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestBlackrod has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 97.7% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen). Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) has 52 schools in total, while Blackrod has 2.
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) School Inspection Breakdown
97.7% of 52 schools (43 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackrod School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) | Blackrod |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 2 |
| Primary | 43 | 2 |
| Secondary | 9 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 97.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackrod offers faster average downloads at 430.5 Mbps, compared to 398.1 Mbps in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 94.3% in Blackrod. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 83.4% in Blackrod.
Blackrod is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (431 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Blackrod are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and £1,110 in Blackrod. 65.9% of homes in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Blackrod.
Blackrod has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,947.2 in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and £30,333.5 in Blackrod. The median age is 44 in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 42.5 in Blackrod. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 56.7% in Blackrod. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) versus 66.8% in Blackrod.
| Indicator | Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) | Blackrod |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 124,958 | 5,340 |
| Median Age | 44 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,947.2 | £30,333.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 30.6% |
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