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Care homes in Blackburn

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There are 20 care homes in and around Blackburn on AskBart. 82% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). The largest is Old Gates Care Home, with 90 beds. The most recent inspection was at Northwood Nursing & Residential Care in June 2023.

care homes
20
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
82%

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Care homes in Blackburn (20)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Blackburn in numbers

82% of Blackburn’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 17 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

What Blackburn with Darwen council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed20
Rated Good or Outstanding14 of 17 (82%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Blackburn with Darwen usual weekly rate (2025)£800
LargestOld Gates Care Home (90 beds)
Most recently inspectedNorthwood Nursing & Residential Care (June 2023)
Homes by care typeNursing 2 · Dementia 2
Average house price, Blackburn with Darwen (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£165,882
Good14
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated3

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Guides: Nursing homes · Dementia care homes

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Blackburn with Darwen

The average house price in Blackburn with Darwen is £165,882, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£165,882
Detached
£298,455
Semi-detached
£183,287
Terraced
£137,837
Flats & maisonettes
£90,234

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Blackburn

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 5% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

454 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime187
  • Anti-social behaviour88
  • Public order35
  • Criminal damage & arson32
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, July 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Blackburn

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Blackburn with Darwen

We provide a range of services to older people, along with influencing activities including: an Advice & Information service, a range of activity programmes including social inclusion,…

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1143809)
Charity

Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Ltd

Blackburn With Darwen Carers Service exists to provide a 'one stop shop' approach to offering information, advice and support to all unpaid carers within Blackburn With Darwen. The service aims to…

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1120110)
Charity

Open Arms Hyndburn

We are a Christian charity dedicated to reducing loneliness and isolation by fostering meaningful connections and providing support in the borough of Hyndburn, Lancashire.We offer one-to-one…

4.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1215106)
Charity

Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association

We provide for social activities, lunch time meals for over 50's, coffee bar, a day centre for elderly clients, suffering for incapacity and dementia and learning difficulties which provides,…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (224799)
Charity

Carers Link - Lancashire

Carers Link Lancashire provides support and services to unpaid carers of all ages across East Lancashire-supporting and enabling them to continue to care for family members or friends who are ill,…

5.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1156275)
Charity

South Ribble Pensioners Association

. Social events: Coach trips, Drop in Centre for Information and refreshments. Respect the meeting of the youth of the community with the elderly.

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1093855)

Questions about care homes in Blackburn

How many care homes are there in Blackburn?

There are 20 care homes listed in and around Blackburn on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

Which care homes in Blackburn are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

14 of the 20 care homes in and around Blackburn are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Blackburn?

Homes in and around Blackburn offer dementia (2), nursing (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Blackburn offer dementia care?

2 care homes in and around Blackburn offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.

How safe is the Blackburn area?

Blackburn is graded C for safety & peace on AskBart — quieter than 5% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder. This is drawn from police-recorded anti-social behaviour and public-order incidents, compared against similar areas.

Weighing up your options in Blackburn?

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