Durham Close is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB1 1DQ is located in the Blackburn Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durham Close, Blackburn, BB1 1DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 1EL, BB1 1TD, BB1 1DH, BB1 1DN, BB1 1RB, BB1 1EH, BB1 1EQ, BB1 1ED, BB1 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB1 1DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 52.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 35.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 43% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 42.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BB1 1DQ this area, 34.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 34.8% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 11.7% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 16.1% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 15.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 19.8% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 9% | 1.1% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 37.2% | 38.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 35.1% |
| Pakistani | 40.4% | 44.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 41.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 15.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -68.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 63% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 63% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28% | 26.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 63% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 26.6% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 2.1% | -24.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.8% | 37.2% | -33.4% |
| Christian | 8.9% | 46.2% | -37.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 82.8% | 6.5% | 76.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Close was 167.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% higher than the Audley & Queen's Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Durham Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Audley & Queen's Park and the 94th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Durham Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2007-09-24 | £160,259 |
| 4 Durham Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2005-04-20 | £143,376 |
| 5 Durham Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £21,000 | 1999-08-13 | £93,887 |
| 3 Durham Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £28,950 | 1995-03-31 | £139,763 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB1 1DQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Withers Street , BB1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Bennington Street , BB2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Junior School Queen's Park Road , BB1 1SE | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Infant School Queens Park Road , BB1 1SE | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Newton Street , BB1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 2,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | 2out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 414 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 720 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naafiah Takeaway | 56 Audley Range | 220 yd | |
| La Marocaine | 74-76 Walter Street | 398 yd | |
| Blackburn Tenpin | Unit D Peel Leisure, Mayson Street | 454 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Restaurant, Mayson Street | 454 yd | |
| Nando's | The Peel Centre, Lower Audley Street | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audley W M C | Audley Range Working Mens Club, Audley Range | 639 yd | |
| Clifton Arms | 48 Grimshaw Park | 674 yd | |
| Calypso Caribbean Restaurant | The Wharf, Eanam | 682 yd | |
| Postal Order | 15-19 Darwen Street | 696 yd | |
| The Vic | 43-45 Darwen Street | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahad Kebab House | 18 Audley Range | 82 yd | |
| Hamza Takeaway | 22 Queens Park Road | 478 yd | |
| The Dutch Fisherman | 29 Queens Park Road | 486 yd | |
| Royal Sweet Centre | 118 Audley Range | 639 yd | |
| Sweet Palace | 196 Audley Range | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Supermarket | Unit 3, Europa House, Bennington Street | 482 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, Grimshaw Park | 657 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrison Supermarket, Railway Road | 725 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Ltd | Unit 4 Nova Scotia Retail Park, Bolton Road | 913 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Furthergate Works, St Clement Street | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Audley Centre CHESTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackburn Centre) (Closed) Mayson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| St Mary'S And St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School BENNINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Audley Community Junior School AUDLEY JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL AUDLEY JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL QUEENS PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 533 yd |
| Planet Ice Blackburn Arena GRIMSHAW RETAIL PARK | ice rinks | 589 yd |
| Blackburn Youth Zone JUBILEE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Blackburn Central High School With Crosshill HASLINGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Blackburn Golf Centre And Driving Range (Closed) Haslingden Road | golf | 729 yd |
| St. Thomas C Of E Primary School Newton Street | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Probodies Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.