Area Overview for Livesey

Fowler Fold from Horden Rake, Livesey, Blackburn in Livesey
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Bridge #94 in Livesey
Road to Fowler Fold in Livesey
A674 Preston Old Road at Kentmere Drive in Livesey
Livesey Hall Bridge No 94 in Livesey
Towpath along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Livesey
Houses on Preston Old Road, Cherry Tree in Livesey
Preston Old Road, Cherry Tree in Livesey
Elizabeth II postbox and telephone box on Kentmere Drive, Cherry Tree in Livesey
Shops on Kentmere Drive, Cherry Tree in Livesey
Moorland Drive, Green Hills, Livesey in Livesey
Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Livesey
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Area Information

Livesey is a civil parish located in the unitary borough of Blackburn with Darwen, situated southwest of Blackburn at coordinates approximately 53.7222°N 2.5168°W. The area spans a total size of 4.4 km² and had a recorded population of 1,378 residents. You are living in a settlement that encompasses most of the Cherry Tree suburb, including its railway station, and the majority of Feniscowles village. Historically, this township formed one parish with Tockholes until 1688 and saw significant growth in the cotton mill industry during the 19th century. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the landscape, passing near the historic location of Livesey Hall, which was built in 1605 and later demolished in 1968. Current residents often enjoy proximity to the River Darwen and active canal infrastructure. Daily life here involves a quiet rural edge connected to urban Blackburn, offering a steadier pace compared to larger town centres. You will find yourself close to St Andrew Anglican parish church, founded in 1877, and the New Row Methodist Church, establishing 1828. The area retains historical chapelry church structures at Feniscowles, built in 1836, providing a tangible link to the past within a primarily residential setting.

Area Type
Parish
Area Size
4.4 km²
Population
1378
Population Density
313 people/km²

Demographics

The community profile of Livesey reveals a population heavily weighted towards older residents, with a median age of 70 years. You are looking at an area where the Age category is the most common demographic grouping, indicating a mature neighbourhood structure. Eighty-eight per cent of households in Livesey are owner-occupied, suggesting a stable community with deeply rooted local families for decades. The remaining twelve per cent of households may be rented properties or second homes, reflecting the high rate of homeownership typical in this retired-age community. You will notice a distinct lack of young families compared to other parts of Blackburn with Darwen. This demographic reality means local services and amenities likely cater to older residents' needs rather than young households or students. The area does not display significant diversity metrics in the provided data, pointing towards a relatively homogenous population. Low population density figures of 313 people per km² confirm that living in Livesey involves more space and fewer neighbours than urban centres. You can expect a quiet atmosphere defined by long-term residents rather than transient workers.

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Tenure

88
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Age

70
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Household Deprivation

N/A
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NS-SEC

38
in Lower managerial occupations

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Planning

Planning Constraints

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  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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