| Council | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
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Is Blackburn a nice place to live?
Blackburn is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Lancashire.
How safe is Blackburn?
Blackburn has an average crime rate of 125.1 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Astley Gate and Parking Area, as reported by Lancashire Constabulary.
What are the best schools in Blackburn?
Blackburn has 81 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy, Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include The Hyndburn Academy and Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Blackburn?
The majority of residents in Blackburn identify as White (British) (51%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (80%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.