The Best Places to Live Near Blackburn

Blackburn has plenty going for it, but many buyers want town amenities with a village address. So where are the best places to live near Blackburn? Look west, where a string of villages offers countryside living within an easy drive of town.

The Villages West of Town

Mellor, Samlesbury and Mellor Brook all share the same appeal: open countryside, community spirit and quick connections along the A59. Mellor Brook in particular hits a sweet spot, sitting in the valley between Preston and Blackburn with the Ribble Valley beginning on its doorstep. It is close enough for a ten minute school run, yet feels a world away from town traffic.

Finding a Home There

The challenge in these villages has always been supply. Homes are tightly held and new development is rare, which is why Weaver’s Rise matters: a first release of three and four bedroom new build homes in Mellor Brook itself, from semi-detached homes suited to first time buyers through to a 1,808 sq ft detached.

If village life near Blackburn is the goal, start with the house types below or call 01254 375 996 to talk it through.