Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) vs Fulwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
£228,340
Fulwood
£239,905
Crime Rate
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
84.2
Fulwood
96.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
97.7%
Fulwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
398.1
Fulwood
413.9
EPC Rating
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
71.8
Fulwood
72
Median Income
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
£30,947
Fulwood
£28,478
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) is £228,340, which is 5% less than Fulwood at £239,905. The most affordable entry point in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) is a flat at £101,069, while in Fulwood it is a flat at £99,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Fulwood (£162,345 vs £127,906).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) prices grew faster — 30% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) (84.2 per 1,000) compared to Fulwood (96.6 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) is violent-crime, while in Fulwood 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 WestFulwood 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 Fulwood has 17.
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) School Inspection Breakdown
97.7% of 52 schools (43 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fulwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 17 |
| Primary | 43 | 13 |
| Secondary | 9 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 97.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fulwood offers faster average downloads at 413.9 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 98.1% in Fulwood. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 78.8% in Fulwood.
Fulwood is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (414 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fulwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (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 £1,105 in Fulwood. 65.9% of homes in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Fulwood.
Fulwood has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% 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 £28,478 in Fulwood. The median age is 44 in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 39.5 in Fulwood. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 56.2% in Fulwood. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) versus 58.3% in Fulwood.
| Indicator | Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 124,958 | 34,693 |
| Median Age | 44 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,947.2 | £28,478 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 58.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 31.7% |
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