New Homes in Blackburn, Lancashire

Nestled in the heart of Lancashire, Blackburn is a vibrant town with a rich industrial heritage. Located just 20 miles north of Manchester, new homes in Blackburn offer easy access to the bustling cities of Preston and Burnley, while the scenic Ribble Valley is just a short drive away.

 

From the historic Blackburn Cathedral and the beautiful Witton Country Park, to the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery, there’s plenty to explore in this dynamic town. Enjoy the local markets, shopping centers, and a variety of dining options.
 
Discover all this and more when you browse our developments closest to Blackburn below.
 
Bernets Nook
Bernets Nook
Brokenstone Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB3 0LL
  • £230,000 to £435,000
  • 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
  • Bernets Nook has a range of 3, 4 & 5 bedroom energy-efficient homes. Sitting beautifully on the outskirts of Feniscowles Village with shops, eateries and a good choice of schools close by. You're just a 10-minutes drive to the centre of Blackburn. Commuting is easy with the motorway taking you to Blackburn, Darwen, Chorley, Bolton and regular buses to the surrounding towns.  Bernets Nook is elevated to give you stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Bowland Meadow
Bowland Meadow
Chipping Lane, Longridge, Lancashire, PR3 2RG
  • £161,500 to £327,500
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Your ideal home at Bowland Meadow, Longridge, with two, three, or four bedrooms. Enjoy open fields while being close to shops, bars, and restaurants. Longridge Fells offers great family walks, and Preston city centre is just 30 minutes away for your commutes. Two primary schools are under a mile away, and Longridge High School is a quick 15-minute walk, ensuring excellent education for your children.
Brun Lea Heights
Brun Lea Heights
Rossendale Road, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5FF
  • £229,000 to £250,500
  • 3 bedroom
  • A development of 3 & 4 bed homes located on the outskirts of Burnley, offering picturesque countryside views. A short drive from the M65 and 5 minutes from Rossendale Valley, residents can enjoy green space, with Burnley Golf Club nearby and Towneley Park featuring historic landscapes & gardens. For water activities, the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club provides a variety of options for outdoor fun.  
Rogerson Gardens
Rogerson Gardens
Cumeragh Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2AN
  • £163,000 to £237,000
  • 2 and 3 bedroom
  • Comprising of traditional two, three  and four bedroom homes, Rogerson Gardens is the perfect place to call home. Surrounded by open fields with Goosnargh village and Longridge market town close by, you can live the local life whilst being easily commutable to Preston. Bringing up little ones is made easier with a great choice of primary and secondary schools under a 10 minute drive.
Romans Green
Romans Green
Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Lancashire, PR4 0FJ
  • £168,000 to £270,000
  • 2 and 3 bedroom
  • Over 75% Sold - book your appointment today! This development consists of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. Surrounded by green open space, there are plenty of countryside walks for you to enjoy and a vast array of shops and restaurants in close proximity. Living here, you will benefit from excellent commuter links via the M6 and within easy reach of Royal Preston Hospital.
Cottam Gardens
Cottam Gardens
Cottam Way, Cottam, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0AZ
  • Welcome to Cottam Gardens, a new development of 3 & 4 bedroom homes.  Enjoy the best of both worlds with rural living in Cottam whilst also benefitting from the range of shops, bars and restaurants on offer in nearby Preston city centre. With lots of green open space around the development and close to the Lancaster Canal, it is the ideal place to buy your new family home. 
Centurion Green
Centurion Green
Longmeanygate, Midge Hall, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6TD
  • Centurion Green is now sold out. Brand-new homes available at Centurion Court - see more Welcome to Centurion Green, based at the historic Leyland Truck test track. Just South of Preston, you'll be able to live a lovely, rural life here in Leyland. With some 'Outstanding' schools nearby and the M6 a handy 10 minutes away, it's the perfect place for you to call home. The kids will be well looked after - and you won't spend all your time commuting. There'll also be a convenient local centre built here so you won't have far to go for a pint of milk! 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
Centurion Village
Centurion Village
Longmeanygate, Midge Hall, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6TD
  • £250,000 to £364,000
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • Welcome to Centurion Village, Leyland. Located at the historic Leyland test track, featuring new 3 and 4 bed homes at Centurion Court and Centurion Park. Just south of Preston, it offers a rural lifestyle with outstanding schools nearby and quick access to the M6 and Preston Centre for an easy commute to Liverpool, Manchester and The North. A local centre will provide convenience for daily needs
Waldmers Wood
Waldmers Wood
Walmersley Old Road, Walmersley, Greater Manchester, BL9 6SB
  • £306,000 to £340,000
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • A range of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes makes up the neighbourhood at Waldmers Wood. So, whether you're looking for that first step on the property ladder or you need a bit more space for your family, there'll be something for you. You will also be in the perfect place to enjoy a rural lifestyle, whilst still being on the edge of a bustling town which gives you easy access into the centre of Manchester.  

New Homes in Blackburn FAQs

  • With plenty happening in town and in a selection of neighbouring places, as well as miles of wild natural scenery to explore nearby, you can look forward to an exciting way of life in Blackburn. And what better way to start that off than by securing a great offer on a new home? That’s exactly what you get when you take up an offer like our Part Exchange scheme, which could save you lots of time and stress - as well as money - if you have an existing home to sell. 

     

  • The centre of town is packed with great ways to spend your time. From the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery to the town’s cathedral, the giant Funtazia indoor play centre is perfect for little ones. Corporation Park is another great feature of the town centre, tracing its history back to 1857, while Blackburn Rovers’ Ewood Park stadium is in the south of town. 


    On the edge of town, you’ll find even bigger natural spaces to explore. Whether you’re going for walks around Witton Country Park or hitting the mountain bike trails at Billinge Wood, there are also lots of local reservoirs to provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing stroll. And when you really want to lose yourself in nature, you can head into the Forest of Bowland or over to the Yorkshire Dales. 

     

  • Blackburn is a great place to live if you have children, with local primaries Wensley Fold CofE rated as outstanding by Ofsted. There are plenty more good primaries in and around town, while top secondaries include Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School and Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School, which are both outstanding. Pleckgate High School is also in the education board’s top bracket. 

     

  • The M65 motorway runs just to the south of Blackburn, while it’s not far to the M6 to the west. Preston is only around 25 minutes away in the car, while it’s approximately double that to Manchester and Liverpool. Blackburn’s train station is close to the town centre, with services to Preston and Manchester similar to the journey by road. 


  • Property prices in Blackburn have been rising faster than the rest of the country in recent years, but this remains an affordable place to live. Prices are still substantially lower than the UK average, and also significantly lower than across the rest of Lancashire. This is all great news if you’re buying in the area, with the potential for your investment to pay dividends in the future. 

    With that in mind, don’t miss out on the 23 and 4 bedroom new build homes in the Barrow area just north of town, which offer contemporary living within a traditional design and a beautiful Ribble Valley setting. Call us today to enquire, and don’t forget to ask about the latest offers which could help you with your move. This is available on properties in Blackburn valued up to £224,400. 

     
     
  • Buying your new home with Barratt Homes means benefitting from unique offers. Our Part Exchange Xtra and Movemaker schemes help you sell your existing home while we pay your estate agent fees. If you’re looking for your first home, the Home Reach scheme could help get you on the ladder and reserve your dream home today.

     

    For more information about buying a property in the North West, take a read of our North West property guide.