Local authority · E06000008
Blackburn with Darwen since 2015
Every series published for Blackburn with Darwen that reaches back to 2015, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- 13,862201512,1842024
Mean domestic gas consumption per meter
In Blackburn with Darwen, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 13,862 in 2015 to 12,184 in 2024, a change of 1,677 or 12.1% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
12,184 in 2024 − 13,862 in 2015 = −1,677, or −12.1% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 12,184.23 and 13,861.56, and 12,184.23 − 13,861.56 = 1,677.33.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic gas consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Blackburn with Darwen, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 13,862 in 2015 to 12,184 in 2024, a change of 1,677 or 12.1% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 3,69520153,0662024
Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter
In Blackburn with Darwen, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,695 in 2015 to 3,066 in 2024, a change of 628 or 17.0% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
3,066 in 2024 − 3,695 in 2015 = −628, or −17.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 3,066.33 and 3,694.67, and 3,066.33 − 3,694.67 = 628.34.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Blackburn with Darwen, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,695 in 2015 to 3,066 in 2024, a change of 628 or 17.0% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 2992015 Q17602026 Q2
Asylum seekers supported in each council area
In Blackburn with Darwen, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 299 in 2015 Q1 to 760 in 2026 Q2, a change of 461 or 154.2% (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
760 in 2026 Q2 − 299 in 2015 Q1 = 461, or +154.2% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Blackburn with Darwen, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 299 in 2015 Q1 to 760 in 2026 Q2, a change of 461 or 154.2% (Home Office).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £1,857Year ending March 2021£2,455Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In Blackburn with Darwen, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,857 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,455 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £598 or 32.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
The cash comparison stands alone here: the CPI index is not published for March 2027, the month the later period ends in, so no real-terms change can be shown.
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£2,455 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,857 in the year ending March 2021 = £598, or +32.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,455.27 and 1,856.95, and 2,455.27 − 1,856.95 = 598.32.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,857 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,455 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £598 or 32.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £21,5192015£33,0762025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Blackburn with Darwen, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £21,519 in 2015 to £33,076 in 2025, a change of £11,557 or 53.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £30,058 then against £33,076 now — up 10.0%.
How this figure was worked out
£33,076 in 2025 − £21,519 in 2015 = £11,557, or +53.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £21,519 in 2015 to £33,076 in 2025, a change of £11,557 or 53.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £32,1362024£35,3772025
Median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence
In Blackburn with Darwen, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £32,136 in 2024 to £35,377 in 2025, a change of £3,241 or 10.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £33,202 then against £35,377 now — up 6.5%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£35,377 in 2025 − £32,136 in 2024 = £3,241, or +10.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £32,136 in 2024 to £35,377 in 2025, a change of £3,241 or 10.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £27,6532024£29,0882025
Median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence
In Blackburn with Darwen, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £27,653 in 2024 to £29,088 in 2025, a change of £1,435 or 5.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £28,571 then against £29,088 now — up 1.8%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£29,088 in 2025 − £27,653 in 2024 = £1,435, or +5.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £27,653 in 2024 to £29,088 in 2025, a change of £1,435 or 5.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £4122015£6502025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Blackburn with Darwen, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £412 in 2015 to £650 in 2025, a change of £238 or 57.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £575 then against £650 now — up 12.9%.
How this figure was worked out
£650 in 2025 − £412 in 2015 = £238, or +57.7% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 649.60 and 411.90, and 649.60 − 411.90 = 237.70.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £412 in 2015 to £650 in 2025, a change of £238 or 57.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £470January 2015£713July 2026
In Blackburn with Darwen, average private rent a month rose from £470 in January 2015 to £713 in July 2026, a change of £243 or 51.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (July 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £676 then against £713 now — up 5.4%.
How this figure was worked out
£713 in July 2026 − £470 in January 2015 = £243, or +51.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, average private rent a month rose from £470 in January 2015 to £713 in July 2026, a change of £243 or 51.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 0.4%January 20164.9%July 2026
In Blackburn with Darwen, private rent annual change rose from 0.4% in January 2016 to 4.9% in July 2026, a change of 4.4% or 1047.6% (ONS).
This series begins in January 2016, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
4.9% in July 2026 − 0.4% in January 2016 = 4.4%, or +1047.6% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4.85 and 0.42, and 4.85 − 0.42 = 4.43.
Published by ONS.
In Blackburn with Darwen, private rent annual change rose from 0.4% in January 2016 to 4.9% in July 2026, a change of 4.4% or 1047.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 2,470January 20155,785July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Blackburn with Darwen, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,470 in January 2015 to 5,785 in July 2026, a change of 3,315 or 134.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
5,785 in July 2026 − 2,470 in January 2015 = 3,315, or +134.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Blackburn with Darwen, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,470 in January 2015 to 5,785 in July 2026, a change of 3,315 or 134.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 2.6%January 20155.6%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Blackburn with Darwen, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 2.6% in January 2015 to 5.6% in July 2026, a change of 3% or 115.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
5.6% in July 2026 − 2.6% in January 2015 = 3%, or +115.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 5.60 and 2.60, and 5.60 − 2.60 = 3.00.
Published by ONS.
In Blackburn with Darwen, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 2.6% in January 2015 to 5.6% in July 2026, a change of 3% or 115.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £96,664January 2015£165,882June 2026
In Blackburn with Darwen, average house price rose from £96,664 in January 2015 to £165,882 in June 2026, a change of £69,218 or 71.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
In real terms (June 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £138,717 then against £165,882 now — up 19.6%.
How this figure was worked out
£165,882 in June 2026 − £96,664 in January 2015 = £69,218, or +71.6% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, average house price rose from £96,664 in January 2015 to £165,882 in June 2026, a change of £69,218 or 71.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 4%January 20155.8%June 2026
In Blackburn with Darwen, house price annual change rose from 4% in January 2015 to 5.8% in June 2026, a change of 1.8% or 45.0% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
5.8% in June 2026 − 4% in January 2015 = 1.8%, or +45.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 5.80 and 4.00, and 5.80 − 4.00 = 1.80.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Blackburn with Darwen, house price annual change rose from 4% in January 2015 to 5.8% in June 2026, a change of 1.8% or 45.0% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - -988Year to mid-2015348Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In Blackburn with Darwen, net internal migration by local authority rose from -988 in Year to mid-2015 to 348 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,336 or 135.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
348 in Year to mid-2025 − -988 in Year to mid-2015 = 1,336, or +135.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Blackburn with Darwen, net internal migration by local authority rose from -988 in Year to mid-2015 to 348 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,336 or 135.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 857Year to mid-20152,381Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In Blackburn with Darwen, international migration into a local authority rose from 857 in Year to mid-2015 to 2,381 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,524 or 177.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,381 in Year to mid-2025 − 857 in Year to mid-2015 = 1,524, or +177.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Blackburn with Darwen, international migration into a local authority rose from 857 in Year to mid-2015 to 2,381 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,524 or 177.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 471Year to mid-20151,100Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In Blackburn with Darwen, international migration out of a local authority rose from 471 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,100 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 629 or 133.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,100 in Year to mid-2025 − 471 in Year to mid-2015 = 629, or +133.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Blackburn with Darwen, international migration out of a local authority rose from 471 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,100 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 629 or 133.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 386Year to mid-20151,281Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In Blackburn with Darwen, net international migration by local authority rose from 386 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,281 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 895 or 231.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,281 in Year to mid-2025 − 386 in Year to mid-2015 = 895, or +231.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Blackburn with Darwen, net international migration by local authority rose from 386 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,281 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 895 or 231.9% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 2,159Year to mid-20151,938Year to mid-2025
In Blackburn with Darwen, births by local authority fell from 2,159 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,938 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 221 or 10.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,938 in Year to mid-2025 − 2,159 in Year to mid-2015 = −221, or −10.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Blackburn with Darwen, births by local authority fell from 2,159 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,938 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 221 or 10.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 1,279Year to mid-20151,391Year to mid-2025
In Blackburn with Darwen, deaths by local authority rose from 1,279 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,391 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 112 or 8.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,391 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,279 in Year to mid-2015 = 112, or +8.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Blackburn with Darwen, deaths by local authority rose from 1,279 in Year to mid-2015 to 1,391 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 112 or 8.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 880Year to mid-2015547Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Blackburn with Darwen, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 880 in Year to mid-2015 to 547 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 333 or 37.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
547 in Year to mid-2025 − 880 in Year to mid-2015 = −333, or −37.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Blackburn with Darwen, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 880 in Year to mid-2015 to 547 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 333 or 37.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 633Year to mid-20157Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In Blackburn with Darwen, other population change by local authority fell from 633 in Year to mid-2015 to 7 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 626 or 98.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
7 in Year to mid-2025 − 633 in Year to mid-2015 = −626, or −98.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Blackburn with Darwen, other population change by local authority fell from 633 in Year to mid-2015 to 7 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 626 or 98.9% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £145.5m2015 Q1£108.3m2026 Q2
In Blackburn with Darwen, outstanding council borrowing fell from £145.5m in 2015 Q1 to £108.3m in 2026 Q2, a change of £37.2m or 25.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £207.9m then against £108.3m now — down 47.9%.
How this figure was worked out
£108.3m in 2026 Q2 − £145.5m in 2015 Q1 = −£37.2m, or −25.6% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 108.26 and 145.48, and 108.26 − 145.48 = 37.22.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Outstanding council borrowing, 2010 to 2020. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, outstanding council borrowing fell from £145.5m in 2015 Q1 to £108.3m in 2026 Q2, a change of £37.2m or 25.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £46.6m2020 Q2£104.1m2026 Q2
In Blackburn with Darwen, council investments held rose from £46.6m in 2020 Q2 to £104.1m in 2026 Q2, a change of £57.5m or 123.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £61.2m then against £104.1m now — up 70.2%.
This series begins in 2020 Q2, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£104.1m in 2026 Q2 − £46.6m in 2020 Q2 = £57.5m, or +123.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 104.13 and 46.62, and 104.13 − 46.62 = 57.51.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, council investments held rose from £46.6m in 2020 Q2 to £104.1m in 2026 Q2, a change of £57.5m or 123.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £246.9mYear ending March 2018£348.2mYear ending March 2025
In Blackburn with Darwen, council spending on services rose from £246.9m in the year ending March 2018 to £348.2m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £101.3m or 41.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £321m then against £348.2m now — up 8.5%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£348.2m in the year ending March 2025 − £246.9m in the year ending March 2018 = £101.3m, or +41.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 348.22 and 246.94, and 348.22 − 246.94 = 101.28.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, council spending on services rose from £246.9m in the year ending March 2018 to £348.2m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £101.3m or 41.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £6.1mYear ending March 2018£9mYear ending March 2025
In Blackburn with Darwen, unallocated council reserves rose from £6.1m in the year ending March 2018 to £9m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £3m or 48.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £7.9m then against £9m now — up 14.3%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£9m in the year ending March 2025 − £6.1m in the year ending March 2018 = £3m, or +48.7% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 9.00 and 6.06, and 9.00 − 6.06 = 2.95.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, unallocated council reserves rose from £6.1m in the year ending March 2018 to £9m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £3m or 48.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - £22.1mYear ending March 2018£70.6mYear ending March 2025
In Blackburn with Darwen, earmarked council reserves rose from £22.1m in the year ending March 2018 to £70.6m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £48.5m or 219.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £28.7m then against £70.6m now — up 145.7%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2015, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£70.6m in the year ending March 2025 − £22.1m in the year ending March 2018 = £48.5m, or +219.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 70.64 and 22.11, and 70.64 − 22.11 = 48.52.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Blackburn with Darwen, earmarked council reserves rose from £22.1m in the year ending March 2018 to £70.6m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £48.5m or 219.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen - 150,490Mid-2015162,540Mid-2024
In Blackburn with Darwen, population by local authority rose from 150,490 in Mid-2015 to 162,540 in Mid-2024, a change of 12,050 or 8.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
162,540 in Mid-2024 − 150,490 in Mid-2015 = 12,050, or +8.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Blackburn with Darwen, population by local authority rose from 150,490 in Mid-2015 to 162,540 in Mid-2024, a change of 12,050 or 8.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Blackburn with Darwen