The postcode area is located in the Blackburn with Darwen, Ribble Valley, South Ribble, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire postcode town, in the North West, England region.
The BB2 postcode area, also known as the Blackburn postcode area, is located in the North West of England, primarily encompassing Blackburn with Darwen and portions of the Ribble Valley. Geographically, this region is a blend of urban settings and rural landscapes, enhancing its visual charm and cultural diversity. It is adjacent to other postal districts such as BB1, BB3, and PR5.
In terms of amenities, BB2 is well-served with a vast array of retail outlets, schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational centres. There are numerous parks and sports complexes in the region, such as Witton Park and Queen’s Park. This area contains both premier shopping districts and several traditional markets, the most prominent shopping avenue being a combination of The Mall and Blackburn Market. Educational institutions including St. Mary's College, Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School are in the BB2 area, enhancing its appeal for families.
Regarding transportation, BB2 has excellent connectivity, primarily by rail and road. The region is easily accessible through the M65 motorway, which directly links to the M6 and M61. Furthermore, Blackburn railway station offers regular services to major cities like Manchester and Leeds. There are also bus services providing local transport within the region and connections to wider areas.
The combination of excellent services, great transportation, and an exquisite blend of urban and rural landscapes make BB2 a desirable postcode area in England with its unique characteristics and appeal.
a big area of BB2 postcode district describes a diverse community with residents from both the EU and the UK, and a mix of ethnicities.
Residents:
Overall: A Major part of this postcode area represents a diverse community with people from various backgrounds. While education levels are lower than average, residents enjoy a mix of housing options and diverse cultures.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Billinge & Beardwood, Blackburn Central, Blackburn South & Lower Darwen, Blackburn South East, Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury, Ewood, Livesey with Pleasington, Mellor, Mill Hill & Moorgate, Samlesbury & Walton, Shear Brow & Corporation Park, Wensley Fold electoral wards.
The population of BB2 postcode area is 63,344. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 40,756, followed by Pakistani, with a total of 9,322. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (28,674), followed by Muslim (16,706).
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (11,436), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (8,909).
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (17,030), while 10,240 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Regarding education, 14,294 adults have Does not apply education, while 7,623 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are
The average age of people living in area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (17440), Between 45 to 54 (11697), and Between 35 to 44 (11178).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (8,229) followed by Routine occupations (7,386), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (6,474).
There are total 8 postcode sectors present in the BB2 (listed below). The postcode BB2 has a total of 2144 postcodes.
Name | Type |
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Area | BB2 |
Ward | Billinge & Beardwood Blackburn Central Blackburn South & Lower Darwen Blackburn South East Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury Ewood Livesey with Pleasington Mellor Mill Hill & Moorgate Samlesbury & Walton Shear Brow & Corporation Park Wensley Fold |
LTLA22 | Blackburn with Darwen, Ribble Valley, South Ribble |
UTLA22 | Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire |
Region | North West |
Country | England |
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Semi-Detached | £165,000.00 | £165,000.00 - £165,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £98,500.00 | £78,000.00 - £128,000.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £296,000.00 | £262,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £2,000.00 | £2,000.00 - £2,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £192,500.00 | £85,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 6 |
Terraced | £89,500.00 | £68,000.00 - £117,000.00 | 6 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £229,075.00 | £159,500.00 - £280,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £86,750.00 | £66,000.00 - £112,000.00 | 4 |
Other | £109,000.00 | £80,000.00 - £135,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £191,375.00 | £158,000.00 - £270,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £150,422.22 | £72,000.00 - £240,000.00 | 19 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £312,775.00 | £285,000.00 - £370,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £121,166.67 | £91,000.00 - £172,500.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £168,000.00 | £165,000.00 - £177,000.00 | 3 |
Terraced | £139,948.81 | £45,000.00 - £399,950.00 | 17 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £348,000.00 | £180,000.00 - £472,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £87,000.00 | £84,000.00 - £90,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £405,000.00 | £405,000.00 - £405,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £127,000.00 | £115,000.00 - £139,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £102,732.14 | £42,000.00 - £180,000.00 | 16 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £276,893.00 | £235,786.00 - £380,000.00 | 5 |
Flat | £62,000.00 | £55,000.00 - £70,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £798,000.00 | £65,000.00 - £1,914,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £192,057.14 | £75,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 13 |
Terraced | £105,165.35 | £42,000.00 - £205,000.00 | 22 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £185,000.00 | £150,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £152,181.25 | £61,000.00 - £367,500.00 | 6 |
Other | £517,063.00 | £384,126.00 - £650,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £174,791.67 | £110,000.00 - £256,000.00 | 18 |
Terraced | £115,672.21 | £51,000.00 - £220,000.00 | 24 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £332,916.67 | £215,000.00 - £595,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £76,750.00 | £56,500.00 - £97,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £179,166.67 | £125,000.00 - £295,000.00 | 10 |
Terraced | £120,009.80 | £50,000.00 - £208,000.00 | 20 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £273,071.43 | £170,000.00 - £660,000.00 | 11 |
Flat | £71,833.33 | £60,500.00 - £85,000.00 | 6 |
Semi-Detached | £166,471.97 | £75,000.00 - £275,000.00 | 17 |
Terraced | £98,242.65 | £67,000.00 - £152,000.00 | 21 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £289,980.77 | £167,000.00 - £475,000.00 | 15 |
Flat | £121,000.00 | £121,000.00 - £121,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £256,666.67 | £185,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £238,038.51 | £92,000.00 - £800,000.00 | 18 |
Terraced | £100,380.38 | £41,166.00 - £185,000.00 | 43 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £289,807.69 | £145,000.00 - £730,000.00 | 18 |
Flat | £63,000.00 | £54,000.00 - £70,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £75,475.00 | £950.00 - £150,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £168,190.94 | £86,000.00 - £263,500.00 | 28 |
Terraced | £129,810.97 | £59,500.00 - £200,000.00 | 42 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £302,901.85 | £160,000.00 - £399,950.00 | 15 |
Flat | £108,000.00 | £108,000.00 - £108,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £162,407.67 | £77,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 17 |
Terraced | £94,404.74 | £55,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 50 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £399,650.42 | £180,000.00 - £770,000.00 | 15 |
Flat | £82,777.50 | £60,000.00 - £105,555.00 | 4 |
Other | £943,778.40 | £950.00 - £4,152,942.00 | 10 |
Semi-Detached | £242,100.00 | £124,000.00 - £305,000.00 | 16 |
Terraced | £111,583.33 | £60,000.00 - £275,000.00 | 25 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £331,872.67 | £190,000.00 - £695,000.00 | 15 |
Flat | £109,500.00 | £74,000.00 - £145,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £349,997.00 | £100,000.00 - £799,991.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £154,937.50 | £81,500.00 - £375,000.00 | 22 |
Terraced | £106,646.51 | £48,000.00 - £165,000.00 | 37 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £336,550.76 | £200,000.00 - £860,000.00 | 26 |
Flat | £73,725.00 | £62,500.00 - £84,950.00 | 2 |
Other | £100,350.00 | £700.00 - £200,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £210,033.52 | £110,000.00 - £251,000.00 | 12 |
Terraced | £116,089.71 | £50,000.00 - £231,000.00 | 39 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £323,925.24 | £174,000.00 - £1,100,000.00 | 19 |
Flat | £62,333.33 | £50,000.00 - £76,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £132,555.83 | £895.00 - £425,000.00 | 6 |
Semi-Detached | £187,648.33 | £83,000.00 - £401,000.00 | 15 |
Terraced | £101,979.97 | £58,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 30 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £309,475.67 | £147,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 19 |
Flat | £260,500.00 | £41,000.00 - £480,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £109,250.00 | £93,000.00 - £125,500.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £187,104.17 | £79,500.00 - £375,000.00 | 16 |
Terraced | £103,534.09 | £50,000.00 - £185,000.00 | 26 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £327,502.32 | £160,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 25 |
Flat | £82,000.00 | £82,000.00 - £82,000.00 | 1 |
Other | £94,477.08 | £950.00 - £330,000.00 | 25 |
Semi-Detached | £201,948.72 | £120,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 19 |
Terraced | £141,099.61 | £60,000.00 - £270,000.00 | 46 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £303,329.17 | £239,995.00 - £420,000.00 | 20 |
Flat | £100,250.00 | £81,000.00 - £110,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £116,000.00 | £100,000.00 - £130,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £195,657.22 | £95,000.00 - £290,000.00 | 20 |
Terraced | £89,653.68 | £42,500.00 - £250,000.00 | 35 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £313,112.41 | £152,000.00 - £720,000.00 | 16 |
Flat | £111,750.00 | £70,000.00 - £155,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £62,541.67 | £950.00 - £270,000.00 | 6 |
Semi-Detached | £194,045.18 | £80,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 20 |
Terraced | £102,561.67 | £45,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 30 |
Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
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Longshaw Nursery SchoolNursery, Good | 89 | 2-5 | BB23NF |
Ashworth Nursery SchoolNursery, Good | 68 | 3-4 | BB21QU |
Griffin Park Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 227 | 3-11 | BB22PN |
Longshaw Community Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 328 | 7-11 | BB23NX |
Meadowhead Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 213 | 7-11 | BB24QG |
Meadowhead Community Infant School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 151 | 3-7 | BB24TT |
Longshaw Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 231 | 4-7 | BB23NF |
Feniscowles Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 413 | 4-11 | BB25EG |
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 111 | 3-11 | BB27LL |
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 196 | 5-11 | BB25NX |
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 145 | 4-11 | BB27JT |
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 420 | 4-11 | BB21SN |
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnPrimary, Good | 171 | 4-11 | BB26HQ |
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnPrimary, Good | 224 | 3-11 | BB21LQ |
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnPrimary, Good | 172 | 4-11 | BB23UG |
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School BlackburnPrimary, Good | 210 | 4-11 | BB23HP |
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, BlackburnPrimary, Good | 433 | 4-11 | BB22RY |
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, OsbaldestonPrimary, Good | 91 | 3-11 | BB27HX |
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, BlackburnPrimary, Good | 215 | 5-11 | BB25EP |
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, BlackburnSecondary, Good | 1066 | 11-16 | BB24SR |
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE PrimaryPrimary, Outstanding | 420 | 4-11 | BB24JJ |
St Wilfrid's Church of England AcademySecondary, Good | 1511 | 11-18 | BB22JR |
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 632 | 11-18 | BB22LD |
The Heights Free SchoolPRU, Good | 0 | 5-16 | BB24NW |
Wensley Fold CofE Primary AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 420 | 4-11 | BB26LX |
The Olive School BlackburnPrimary, Outstanding | 638 | 4-11 | BB26QQ |
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 199 | 4-11 | BB22LZ |
Witton Park AcademySecondary, Good | 1227 | 11-16 | BB26TD |
Eden SchoolSpecial, Requires improvement | 52 | 8-16 | BB24NW |
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 1279 | 4-19 | BB26DF |
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England AcademyPrimary, Good | 199 | 4-11 | BB24EW |
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 861 | 11-18 | BB27AD |
St Silas's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 338 | 5-11 | BB26JP |
Blackburn Central High SchoolSecondary, Good | 900 | 11-16 | BB23HJ |