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.
GLADSTONE CLOSE, BB2 4BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLADSTONE CLOSE, BB2 4BF.
311
50
£ 47,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Meadowhead Junior School
Witton Park Academy
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Griffin Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: BB24BF · Data under Open Government Licence