Debt Advice Blackburn - Debt Advice Foundation

Debt Advice Blackburn

Blackburn has 21.4 bankruptcies per 10,000 of the adult population according to the Insolvency Service regional statistics. This ranks Blackburn 83 out of 386 towns and cities. The charity’s helpline caller research revealed Blackburn’s average unsecured household debt (things like personal loans and credit cards) is £15,439, which is owed to 6.7 creditors on average.

Blackburn Citizens Advice Bureaus


Blackburn with Darwen CAB
01254 671 211

St Johns Centre, BB1 6DW


Hyndburn CAB
01254 394 210

New Era Centre, BB5 1PB


Darwen CAB
01254 671 211

Darwen Town Hall, BB3 1BQ


Accrington County Court

Bradshaw Gate House, BB5 1EQ


Padiham Town Hall CAB
01282 450 535

Town Hall, BB12 8SD

Blackburn and the surrounding areas have a number of local Citizens Advice Bureau offices that are able to offer face to face debt advice.

Alternatively, you can speak to one of the charity’s specialist debt helpline Advisors by calling 0800 043 40 50. The free, confidential helpline is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. There’s no need to book an appointment.

If you’re struggling with debt, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone and that there are a number of specialist debt charities in the UK that provide free, impartial advice to anyone that is worried about debt.

Blackburn Council

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

King William Street

Town Hall

BB1 7DY

If you have a council tax or benefit enquiry, you’ll need to contact Blackburn Council on one of the helpline numbers listed below.


Housing benefit and council tax benefit
0845 070 1066

Council tax
0845 070 1066

General enquiries
01254 585 585

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you must make sure you continue to manage your priority payments such as Council Tax, rent/mortgage and utilities, even if it means you cannot meet your monthly unsecured credit commitments.

That’s because the consequences of not managing your priority payments are much more severe. You should always contact your local council if you are struggling as you may be entitled to help paying your Council Tax.

Other useful Blackburn debt advice resources


Magistrates Court
01254 671 211

The Court House, BB2 1AA


County Court
01254 671 211

64 Victoria Street, BB1 6DJ


JobCentre Plus
01254 671 211

Orchard House, Penny Street, BB1 6HA

Areas covered by this guide:

Blackburn city centre, Bank Hey, Belthorn, Blackamoor, Clayton-le-Dale, Guide, Knuzden, Mellor, Ramsgreave, Rishton, Salesbury, Shadsworth, Sunnybower, Whitebirk, Wilpshire (BB1), Beardwood, Balderstone, Cherry Tree, Feniscowles, Mellor, Mellor Brook, Mill Hill, Pleasington (BB2), Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes (BB3)

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If you’re unable to call our free debt helpline number 0800 043 40 50 right now, you can fill in the form below and one of our advisors will call you back at a time of your choosing.

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0800 043 40 50

Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm