The Best Places To Live in Blackburn

Wilpshire

Just over 2 miles outside of Blackburn, the green village of Wilpshire is ideally located between Blackburn and the stunning Ribble Valley, at the centre of Langho, Salesbury and Brownhill. Given its location between the busy town of Blackburn and the secluded Ribble Valley, it strikes a good balance between the hustle and bustle and a quieter life. Wilpshire Golf Course is highly regarded, as is the Wilpshire Church of England Primary School and village Pub and Hotel, The Wilpshire Hotel. Finally, Wilpshire has superb road links but with Ramsgreave & Wilpshire train station, locals can benefit from fantastic railway links too!

Average Price of Properties in Wilpshire : £300,227

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Pleasington

Known to locals for its selection of grand housing and tree-lined avenues, Pleasington is a well-sought-after village situated on the South side of Blackburn. With historic listed buildings, rural scenery, and a community feel, Pleasington also boasts good transport links, with neighbouring towns Blackburn and Preston just a short commute via Pleasington Railway Station. Pleasington Primary School, much like the village as a whole, has a fantastic reputation.

Average Price of Properties in Pleasington : £637,500

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Cherry Tree/Feniscowles

Feniscowles is an Eastern suburb of Blackburn, and popular for several reasons. Firstly, the area is home to fantastic amenities with plenty of cafes and shops. Not only that, but Cherry Tree has some cool sporting facilities with a Cricket Club, bowling greens and a playing field, complete with football pitches and several other recreational activities, making it a great spot for families, especially with the quality of schools in the area. Regarding transport, Cherry Tree Station provides great transport links into Blackburn. It's one of the best places to live in Blackburn for those wanting to stay within a stone-throw of Blackburn.

Average Price of Properties in Feniscowles : £199,964

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Rishton

Rishton not only has fantastic road links to the motorway, but also its own train station making it easy to get to Preston and Manchester in no time at all. There's a lot to like about Rishton, and the poignant war memorial deserves special praise, but with a golf course, football club, cricket club and sailing club, it's safe to say Rishton will appeal to sports fans or families keen to introduce their young ones to an active lifestyle. The Leeds-Liverpool Canal also runs through Rishton, meaning residents have a perfect picturesque walk right on their doorstep, and at just 4 miles outside of Blackburn, you're never too far from the convenience of a bigger town.

Average Price of Properties in Rishton : £148,627

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Mellor

The quaint but large village of Mellor sits on top of a ridge and looks down at the low-lying Blackburn. It's peaceful and has a close-knit community, but still has plenty to offer. The houses are pretty, the Village Hall, two churches and surrounding grounds are easy on the eye, and the playing field and accompanying tennis courts prove to be very popular throughout summer, but it's the village's three local pubs that attract the most visitors. The Traders Arms and The Millstone, Mellor, are favourites for locals and visitors alike and are one more reasons why Mellor is one of the best places to live in Blackburn.

Average Price of Properties in Mellor : £316,091

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Why Live in Blackburn?

Although Blackburn is technically a town, many argue it should be classified as a city, especially because of the Blackburn Cathedral and the mass of amenities, such as high street shops and eateries in the town's centre. The debate will continue, but what we can say for certain is Blackburn is a fantastic place to live for a wide variety of buyers due to the varied house prices throughout the area. Add to that the convenient motorway links and the railway lines to Manchester, Preston, Leeds Liverpool, and Blackburn really does have a lot to offer.

Whether you fancy village life, suburbia, or somewhere a little more lively, Blackburn has something for everyone prospective buyer. Families in particular can look to the Ice Arena, King George's Hall and Witton Country Park as fantastic options for days out in the area, and that's without mentioning Blackburn Rovers, who have a dedicated core group of fans in the area.

Overall, as demonstrated by the areas we've picked out above, Blackburn is a great place to live and appeals to a diverse range of people.

*House price information from Rightmove, correct as of 06/06/2024