New homes in Blackburn
- £125,000 to £415,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Own New – Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more Inglewhite Meadow is an elegant collection of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. You'll discover shopping, bars & award-winning restaurants, all within walking distance. These beautiful homes combine relaxed rural living with unrivalled access to the best of what Lancashire has to offer. Living here, you'll benefit from countryside walks on your doorstep and a range of excellent local amenities whilst only being a short commute to Manchester city centre.
- £375,000 to £417,000
- 4 bedroom
- Own New – Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more Already over 95% of homes now sold - don't miss out Waddow Heights enjoys an enviable location in the beautiful Ribble Valley, in the highly sought after market town of Clitheroe. Offering a distinctive collection of 3 & 4 bedroom homes, you'll enjoy the community feel of this popular village. Choose from our range of thoughtfully-designed homes at Waddow Heights and you'll find all your essentials within a 10 minute walk including schools, train station, local shops and eateries
- £285,000 to £437,500
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Own New – Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more Click here to take a tour of our Centurion Village development. Centurion Village is an exciting development of 3 & 4 bedroom family homes set in the rural borough of South Ribble near to Leyland. You will love the open Lancashire countryside and numerous outstanding schools close by. Enjoy a village lifestyle with bridle pathway walks connecting you to the local pub and farm shop, stocked with locally sourced produce. Preston and Southport are less than 30 minutes away and the M6 is a short 10 minute drive, providing excellent transport links.
- £285,000 to £430,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Own New – Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more All appointments are currently being held at our sister development, just 2 miles away, at Romans Green, Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Lancashire, PR4 0FJ. Calder Rise features a collection of expertly designed two, three and four bedroom luxury homes located on the edge of the thriving town of Preston, Lancashire. This exciting new development boasts acres of green open space and beautiful scenery. Nearby you’ll find a great range of local amenities including shops, cafés and restaurants. Living here, you'll benefit from excellent transport links to wherever you need to go just 5 minutes away. Homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
- £280,000 to £384,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Own New – Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more Final phase of homes remaining - Over 80% Sold. Click here to take our interactive site tour. Featuring a range of 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom family homes, all finished to an immaculately high standard, Pavilion Gardens is a lovely place to call home. Generous rooms and unique touches give each home feel personal, whilst mature gardens and leafy street scenes effortlessly lead you to the beautiful surrounding countryside.
- £235,000 to £500,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- Own New – Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more 85% Sold - limited homes remaining. Click here to take a tour of the development. Pinewood Park can be found in the desirable location of Formby – a picturesque area conserved by The National Trust. These spacious 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes are within walking distance of pristine beaches, iconic sand dunes and coastal pinewoods, making this a beautiful place for family life. With Liverpool City Centre just 30 minutes away, you can also benefit from excellent commuter links.
- £340,000 to £454,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Own New – Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more Sundial Place is a luxury development offering a distinctive collection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. Set in the charming location of Thornton, it has been designed with family life in mind. With scenic country parks, a popular golf club and great shopping, there truly is something for everyone. Take a walk along the Formby coastline and through the famous nature reserve. Living in this location offers superb transport links for motorways and trains. Homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
- £499,500 to £580,000
- 4 bedroom
- Own New – Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more Development over 95% sold - Don't miss out. Set among leafy street scenes and the beautiful countryside of South Warrington, Orchard Meadows is an ideally located development of 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Within easy reach of shops, bars and restaurants along with excellent schools and great transport links, a home here will keep the whole family happy.
- £419,995 to £639,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- A collection of three and four bedroom luxury homes surrounded by stunning scenery. Living at Scotgate Ridge, you'll benefit from a variety of countryside walks on your doorstep. There's also fantastic local amenities including pubs, restaurants, and supermarkets. Your new home in Honley is just a short drive from Huddersfield town centre providing excellent access for commuting.
Make the Move
Lying on the edge of the Ribble Valley, Blackburn is a large town in Lancashire.
A former mill town, textiles were produced in Blackburn from the mid-13th century, leaving the town with a rich history and heritage.
Now it’s very much a contemporary town and buying a new home in Blackburn will offer you great shopping, brilliant attractions and convenient transport links.
Things to see and do
Blackburn’s beautiful cathedral takes centre stage in the town. As one of Britain’s oldest places of Christian worship, organised tours of the building will allow you to learn all about its history, and as you walk through the town you can hear the ringing of the bells. Regular concerts performed by the six choirs are broadcast by the BBC and allow you to enjoy the surroundings of the building on TV.
Museums and galleries in Blackburn
For a further taste of the town’s history, the Blackburn Museum and Gallery showcases a fascinating selection of historical objects. From collections of beetles to medieval manuscripts, the museum is also home to the only permanent gallery of Indian and Pakistani culture in the North West. Unique courses can be attended at the museum such as ‘Beginners Taxidermy’.
Family activities in Blackburn
Family attractions include Mrs. Dowson’s Ice cream – a dairy farm producing ice cream from its very own cows. Children will be given the opportunity to see, touch and handle the farm animals and learn about the ice cream making process.
Festivals in Blackburn
Blackburn plays host to many great events such as the Blackburn Canal Festival in July on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and Blackburn Heritage Festival, held in September. Both offer a brilliant family day out and celebrate Blackburn’s history.
Shopping in Blackburn
Shopaholics won’t be disappointed as the Mall offers all your high street favourites while the new Blackburn Market is traditional with a fashionable twist. Offering a juice bar, exhibition space, live demos and specialist stores, hours can be spent browsing, listening and soaking up the atmosphere. There are also several independent shops and boutiques in the area where you can find that quirky one-off gift or specialist piece.
Education
Universities in Blackburn
Blackburn is ideally situated for those looking to go on to higher education with three major red brick universities located less than an hour away. The Universities of Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds also offer a wide programme of undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Transport links
Easily reachable from across the UK, Blackburn offers excellent transport links and is well served by road, rail and air.
Blackburn is served by the M6, M55, M61 and M58 and a number of A roads that allow quick and easy access to all areas of the country.
Train stations in Blackburn
London to Blackburn by train is just over two hours on the West Coast Line. There are also frequent trains to the nearby destinations of Preston (17 minutes), Lancaster (45 minutes), Blackpool (45 minutes) and Manchester (one hour 11 minutes).
Edinburgh can be reached in three hours 10 minutes and Carlisle in an hour 40 minutes.
Airports near Blackburn
Manchester Airport can be reached by road in just under 45 minutes, where you’ll find flights to destinations right across the globe.
New Homes Offers & Schemes in Blackburn
Buying a new home with David Wilson also means you can take advantage of our great offers. If you’re an existing homeowner looking to buy a new house, our Movemaker or Part Exchange schemes could be ideal for you. We cover your estate agent fees while helping you arrange the sale of your existing property. Book an appointment with one of our Sales Advisers and reserve your dream home today.