Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

GLADSTONE CLOSE, BB2 4BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLADSTONE CLOSE, BB2 4BF.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BB2 4BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £257k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB2 4BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gladstone Close, 0.4km from Feniscliffe in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Livesey with Pleasington ward and the Blackburn constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.

Census 2021 statistics for BB2 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00063566 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB2 4BF. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 223,750

6 sales · Mean £ 250,416

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BB2 4BF has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour37
Violence and sexual offences31
Shoplifting24
Other theft9
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn

Good1066 pupils0.5 km
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Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School

Requires Improvement196 pupils0.6 km
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Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery

Good151 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn

Good433 pupils0.9 km
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Meadowhead Junior School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Witton Park Academy

Good1227 pupils1.1 km
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St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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Griffin Park Primary School

Good227 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Brown Cow Inn0.8 km
  • Navigation Inn1.0 km
  • Station Hotel0.1 km
  • Cherry Tree Cricket Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Lord Raglan Hotel1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Holly Tree Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Antalya Turkish Cuisine0.6 km
  • Pizza Italia0.1 km
  • Holly Tree Pizza House0.6 km
  • Michael's Plaice0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Shorrock Convenience Store0.9 km
  • worsleys0.2 km
  • Eileens Corner Shop0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Witton Park Pavilion Cafe0.9 km
  • Beechwood Blackburn Ltd0.9 km
  • Flavours0.6 km
  • Great Village Restaurant0.7 km
  • Nibbles0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cherry Tree0.0 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.2 km
  • Pleasington1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cherry Tree Rail Station0.0 km
  • Cherry Tree Rail Station0.0 km
  • CHERRY TREE Rail Station0.0 km
  • Cherry Tree Rail Station0.1 km
  • The Beehive0.1 km