Coronavirus cases in Blackburn by area

In the seven days to September 27, seven areas in Blackburn with Darwen recorded an increase in their infection rates.

Among them were Roe Lee, Brownhill and Sunnybower; North Darwen; Ewood and Fernhurst.

The area with the highest increase was Audley, where 25 new cases over the seven-day period meant the infection rate there increased by 127 per cent.

Other areas in the east of the county have also seen a spike, including Whalley and Brockhall, which now has an infection rate of 400.6 cases per 100,000 people. This was after 37 new cases were recorded.

The overall infection rate in Blackburn with Darwen is 228.6 cases per 100,000 people.

Here is a breakdown of areas:

Roe Lee, Brownhill & Sunnybower

Total cases: 30

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (25.0%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 286.6

Little Harwood

Total cases: 10

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-23.1%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 108.2

Beardwood, Pleasington & Livesey

Total cases: 24

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (20.0%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 290.2

Bastwell

Total cases: 10

The rate has not changed relative to the previous week (0.0%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 131.9

Lammack & Revidge

Total cases: 6

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-40.0%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 67.0

Shadsworth & Intack

Total cases: 16

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-15.8%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 150.5

Audley

Total cases: 25

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (127.3%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 290.5

Central Blackburn

Total cases: 14

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-33.3%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 155.3

Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank

Total cases: 29

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week  (-3.3%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 277.5

Wensley Fold

Total cases: 16

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-11.1%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 175.5

East Darwen

Total cases: 8

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-11.1%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 141.2

North Darwen

Total cases: 13

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (30.0%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 195.3

Ewood & Fernhurst

Total cases: 31

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (6.9%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 405.4

Meadowhead

Total cases: 16

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-46.7%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 223.8

Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden

Total cases: 19

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (46.2%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 312.0

South Darwen & Whitehall

Total cases: 28

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (3.7%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 332.5

Darwen Town

Total cases: 21

The rate has decreased relative to the previous week (-12.5%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 332.7

Other East Lancashire areas where coronavirus infection rate is increasing:

Church

Total cases: 25

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (38.9%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 463.3

Hapton & Lowerhouse

Total cases: 27

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (17.4%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 458.8

Whalley & Brockhall

Total cases: 37

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (48.0%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 400.6

Clitheroe South

Total cases: 39

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (62.5%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 435.5

Colne Vivary Bridge

Seven days to 27 September 2021

Total cases: 25

The rate has increased relative to the previous week (4.2%)

Case rate per 100,000 people: 418.9