West Pennine
Strong on safety and schools
This public area guide compares West Pennine in Blackburn with Darwen using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is West Pennine a good place to live?
West Pennine may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Blackburn with Darwen below.
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West Pennine at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded watch-out bullets are available.
Crime rate in West Pennine
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.02 per 1,000 people
Percentile
85th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in West Pennine
House prices
Average sold price
£297,107
Percentile
50th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in West Pennine
Flood risk in West Pennine
Transport in West Pennine
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is West Pennine a good place to live?
West Pennine may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
Is West Pennine safe?
West Pennine ranks in the 85th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in West Pennine?
The average sold price is £297,107, with house prices in the 50th percentile nationally.
How are schools in West Pennine?
Schools rank in the 85th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near West Pennine?
Nearby public profiles include Billinge & Beardwood in Blackburn with Darwen and Audley & Queen's Park in Blackburn with Darwen.
