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Blackburn, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Blackburn is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 146,521. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
146,521 Population 15,488/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,007 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,007 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$201,018 home value, $1,050/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population146,521
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density15,488/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,007
Per Capita$42,007
Unemployment6.7%

Housing

B+
Home Value$201,018
Rent$1,050
Ownership61.0%
Housing Units58,608

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+42.6%

Community

Population146,521
Population Density15,488 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates53.7500°, -2.4833°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,284 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$42,007
Median Age36.6 years

About Blackburn

Blackburn is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 146,521. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Blackburn has a population of 146,521 with a density of 15,488 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly Asian (36.5%), with 4.4% White, 1.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.5% of residents. 2.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

146,521
Total Population
15,488
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below United Kingdom avg
9.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 83.5%
6% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 16.5%

Social Characteristics

Blackburn vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Blackburn is $42,007, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,007. The average weekly wage is $808, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 68 business establishments, including 17 restaurants. 19.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Blackburn vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$42,007
44% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$42,007
Avg Weekly Wage$808

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Restaurants17
Healthcare15
Retail7

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.6%
Public Transit3.3%
Work from Home19.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Blackburn is $201,018, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% below the national average of $1,163). 61.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 58,608 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$201,018
29% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,050
10% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.0%
Owner-Occupied61.0%
Renter-Occupied39.0%
Housing Units58,608

Property Tax

Climate in Blackburn

Blackburn has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1213 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -2.3° / 10.2° 105.4
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F -1.8° / 11.4° 122.3
Mar 5.7°C / 42°F -1.4° / 14.1° 98.3
Apr 7.3°C / 45°F -1.5° / 16.6° 52.5
May 10.9°C / 52°F 3.1° / 19.6° 73.5
Jun 13.7°C / 57°F 5.7° / 23.8° 77.3
Jul 15.3°C / 60°F 8.4° / 26.2° 110.5
Aug 15.3°C / 60°F 7.9° / 24.5° 100.9
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 5.2° / 22.2° 97.4
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 3.1° / 16.3° 133.6
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F -1° / 13.6° 107.5
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -2.3° / 11.1° 133.6
Blackburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²)
Population Density15,488/sq mi
Coordinates53.7500°N, 2.4833°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.63"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 139 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 147 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 35 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 148 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 105 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 108 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 36 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 58 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 44 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 72 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 111 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 38 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 147 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 38 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 90 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 37 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in

Blackburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (2.8").

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26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20% below the national average of 33.7%. 42.6% have completed high school. 15 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.8%
20% below United Kingdom avg
High School+42.6%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density15,488/sq mi
Total Area9.5 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities15
Restaurants17
Retail Stores7

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.6%
Public Transit3.3%
Work from Home19.5%

Schools in Blackburn

62+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Brookhouse Primary School
Roe Lee Park Primary School
Islamiyah School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Daisyfield Primary School
St Thomas's Centre (Lambeth)
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School
Shadsworth Infant School
Intack Primary School
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School
Meadowhead Junior School
Longshaw Infant School
Blackburn Central High School
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Lammack Primary School
St Aidan's Primary School
Witton Park Academy
Newfield School
Dar Ul Madinah
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda
Olive School
Cedars Primary School
Markazul Uloom
Noorul Uloom
Audley Junior School
Audley Infant School
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Pleckgate City Learning Centre
Westholme School
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School
Pleckgate High School
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Heights Blackburn
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School
Eden School
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Griffin Park Primary School
Wensley Fold CE Primary Academy
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Our Lady and St John RC High School
St Antony's RC Primary School
St. Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Al Islah Girls' High School
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Shadsworth Junior School
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Audley Infant and Junior Schools
Longshaw Community Junior School
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Radio Stations near Blackburn

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK AAC+ 47 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Beyond Radio AAC 192 kbps
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Central Radio North West MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show MP3
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
High Peak 1 MP3 192 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
KFM Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
Radio X Manchester AAC 48 kbps
Radio Leyland MP3 128 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
RibbleFM MP3
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) MP3 128 kbps
OSN Radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty MP3 192 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio MP3 128 kbps
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox MP3
Bounce Nation Radio MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Blackburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Astley Hall
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Bury Transport Museum
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
Haworth Art Gallery
Heaton Park Tramway
Heaton Park Tramway
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Higher Mill
Horwich Heritage Centre
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Wigan Life
Ribchester Roman Museum
Slaidburn Archive
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
The Bolton Steam Museum
The Fusilier Museum
The Whitaker
Whitakers' Mill

Libraries in Blackburn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abraham Moss Library0.0
Abraham Moss Library0.0
Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre0.0
Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre0.0
Accrington Library0.0
Adlington Library0.0
Ainsworth Library0.0
Atherton Library0.0
Bamber Bridge Library0.0
Blackburn Central Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Boothstown Library0.0
Breightmet Library0.0
Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre0.0
Broughton Library0.0
Burnley Library0.0
Bury Library0.0
Central Library Farnworth0.0
Chatburn Library0.0
Cherry Tree Library0.0
Chorley Central Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Clifton Library0.0
Clitheroe Library0.0
Coal CLough Library0.0
Community Library0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Coronation Road Community Centre and Library0.0
Darwen Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harwood Library0.0
Haslingden Library0.0
Heaton Library and Children's Centre0.0
High Street Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Horwich Library and Children's Centre0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Little Hulton Library0.0
Little Lever Library0.0
Longridge Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
Lower Kersal Library0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Oswaldtwistle Library0.0
Prestwich Library0.0
Radcliffe Library0.0
Ramsbottom Library0.0
Rawtenstall Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Roman Road Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Swinton Library0.0
The Barlow0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
Tottington Centre0.0
Tyldesley Library0.0
Walkden Library0.0
Westhoughton Library0.0
Whalley Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Worsley Village Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Blackburn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Accrington Market Hall
Blackburn Market
Burnley Market Hall
Bury Indoor Market
Bury Market
Chorley Covered Market
Clitheroe Market
Farnworth Indoor Market
Junction 12
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Market Hall
Penwortham Farmers Market
Preston New Markets
Radcliffe Market
Rawtenstall Market
Small Outdoor Market
Westhoughton Market
Wigan Market

Hotels in Blackburn

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fernhurst Lodge
Hill View Hotel
Hotel 99
Millstone Hotel
Premier Inn Blackburn Town Centre

Restaurants in Blackburn

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Armaans
Azeem's
Calypsos
Eastern Spice Pizza Kebab Curry
EastZEast Blackburn
Ego at The Knowles Arms
Istanbul Restaurant
Junction 51
Kobeda Palace
Nando's
Pizza Hut
Raj
Rak Thai Thai Cuisine By Ann
Scholars
Sofra
The Willows
Thira
Toro's Steakhouse
Turtle Bay

Cafes in Blackburn

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bubbles & Boba
Cafe Blanc
Costa
Costa
Costa
Cube Shisha & Dessert Bar
Exchange Coffee
Heavenly Desserts
Kings Castle
Morrisons Cafe
Muffins
Pavilion Cafe
Rhode Island Coffee
The Basement
The Caff
The Chippery
The Clove Cafe Bistro
The Fig And The Olive

Cinemas in Blackburn

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

REEL Cinema Blackburn
Vue Blackburn

Theatres in Blackburn

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

King Georges Hall
Thwaites Empire Theatre

Clinics in Blackburn

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barbara Castle Way Health Centre
Blackburn Birth Centre
Facem Aesthetics
Fenton Sports Injury Clinic
Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic

Dentists in Blackburn

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eden Dental Studio
Magic Smiles

Train Stations in Blackburn

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blackburn
Cherry Tree
Mill Hill

Bus Stations in Blackburn

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #5216536

Gas Stations in Blackburn

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
BP
EG On the Move
EG On the Move
Esso
GB #61103033
Prestonway Service Station
Shell
Shell
Tesco
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco

Banks in Blackburn

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
RBS
Santander
Skipton Building Society
T.S.B Bank
Yorkshire Building Society

Shopping Malls in Blackburn

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Mall

Gyms in Blackburn

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blackburn Fitness 4 Women
Evissa Fitness for Women
Masters of Martial Arts Academy
Puregym

Golf Courses in Blackburn

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blackburn Golf Club

Breweries in Blackburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bank Top Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest
Prospect Brewery
Rivington Brewing Co.
Three B's Brewery
Thwaites Brewery
Wigan Brewhouse
Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Blackburn

TeamLeagueDivision
Deepdale Stadium
Moor Lane
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Blackburn

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 $0
Chill Factor e 0.0 $0

Airports Near Blackburn

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley AirfieldSmall Airport
Ash House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashcroft AirfieldSmall Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Bryn Gates AirfieldSmall Airport
Calton Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Cark airfieldSmall Airport
Carr Valley Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Chipping AirfieldSmall Airport
Clotton airstrip ULSmall Airport
Cockerham AirfieldSmall Airport
Crosland Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Dairy House Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Frandley House AirstripSmall Airport
Hawksview AirstripSmall Airport
Haydock Park AirstripSmall Airport
Higher Barn Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Manchester Barton AerodromeSmall Airport
Middlebank Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middleton Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Moss Edge Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
North Wales Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Onecoat Morridge AirstripSmall Airport
Oxenhope AirfieldSmall Airport
Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pear Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pilling Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
RAF WoodvaleSmall Airport
Ravensworth Private AirstripSmall Airport
Saint Michaels AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)Small Airport
The Plassey AirstripSmall Airport
Warrington AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Blackburn

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Accrington Road Post Office
Blackburn Post Office
Guide Post Office
Highercroft Post Office
Jogee's Whalley Banks Post Office
Mellor Spar Store PO

Treatment Centers in Blackburn

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alimentary Solutions Limited
Back in Motion
Bamber Bridge Clinic
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
Brookfield Clinic
CHEC Community Eye Care
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Clayton Brook Clinic
Gold Standard Foot Care
Sexual Health Services
St Michael's Lodge
The Lantern Centre
The Priory
The Priory Elton Unit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blackburn

45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baitul Rasheed
Bethesda
Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn Rovers FC Memorial Garden
Blackburn Seventh Day Adventist Church
Blackburn Spiritualist Centre
Christ Church
Church of the Saviour
Elim Pentecostal Church
Holy Souls
Holy Trinity Worship Centre
Jack Walker Memorial Statue
Khanqah
Kingdom Hall
Lammack Methodist
Lammack Prayer Room
Leamington Road Mosque
Makki Masjid
Masjid Al-Hidayah
Masjid e Bilaal
Masjid e Sajedeen
Masjid Tauheedul Islam
Masjid-al-Momineen
Masjide Moorul
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church
RC Parish of St Alban & The Good Shepherd
Revidge Fold
Sacred Heart Church
Saint Paul's Church
St Aidan’s Church
St Anne's Church
St Francis
St Gabriel's Church
St John Vianney
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
St Michael & All Angels Worship Centre
St Oswald
St Silas Church
St Stephen
St Thomas with St Jude
St. James
St. Luke with St. Philip
St. Mary's, Mellor
The Salvation Army - Blackburn
Trinity Church

Explore Near Blackburn

UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around Blackburn

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 81
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 12
Restaurants 17
Cafes 15
Bars 3
Supermarkets 7
Banks 7
Hotels 4
Libraries 2
Parks 39
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 22

Things to See Near Blackburn

93 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (13)
  • • Bashall Hall
  • • Bremetennacum
  • • Devil's ditch
  • • Druid Stone Circle
  • • earthwork
  • + 8 more
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Clitheroe Castle
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Longitutde Art Gallery and Interiors
⛰️ Peaks (62)
  • • 13 Stone Hill
  • • Big Grey Stones
  • • Black Hill
  • • Black Hill
  • • Black Hill Lower
  • + 57 more
🏛️ Ruins (11)
  • • Coppice Stile House
  • • Farmhouse Ruins
  • • Grimes
  • • Higher Hempshaw's Ruins
  • • Higher House
  • + 6 more
🌄 Viewpoints (5)
  • • Belmont Lodge
  • • Colourfields Panopticon
  • • Great Lawn
  • • The Tank Toposcope
  • • The Viewpoint

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackburn

What is the population of Blackburn?

Blackburn has a population of 146,521 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 15,488 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Blackburn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,007, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $201,018 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Blackburn?

Blackburn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.

How is the job market in Blackburn?

The unemployment rate in Blackburn is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $808. There are 68 business establishments in the area, including 17 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Blackburn?

The median home value in Blackburn is $201,018. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,050. The homeownership rate is 61.0%.

How are the schools in Blackburn?

26.8% of adults in Blackburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Blackburn?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Blackburn is 4.4% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 36.5% Asian. 83.5% of residents speak only English at home. 2.9% of the population are military veterans. 6.6% of residents have a disability.

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