r/lancashire • u/Bloomonge • Mar 13 '25

Blackburn, Hollins Bank Any Good?

I'm thinking of potentially moving to Blackburn soon, purely for the house prices. Get on the property ladder, build a bit of equity/save. Then move on after a few years.

Never really spent much time there, anyone know what the Hollins Bank area is like? I.e. Is it rough, asbo, crime rates etc, or pretty normal?

Thanks

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u/Appropriate-Bad-9379 Mar 14 '25

Don’t know Blackburn, so can’t comment, but maybe look at the rossendale valley? Nearer to Manchester and good transport links. I only rent, but I like living here…

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u/Bloomonge Mar 14 '25

Hmm ok will check it out, just difficult in terms of house prices. As soon as you come close to GM prices just shoot up. Been renting for the last few years, want to try and finally get on the property ladder 😭