Whitendale Crescent is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB1 1RU 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 Whitendale Crescent, Blackburn, BB1 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 1SZ, BB1 1RY, BB1 1SY, BB1 1RX, BB1 1TA, BB2 3HX, BB1 1SA, BB2 3HU, BB1 1RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB1 1RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 34.6% | 36.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 45.2% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 39.7% | 48.5% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 27.6% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 26% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 11.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 31.3% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36% 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 | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 30.8% | 28.8% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 25.7% |
| Pakistani | 26.2% | 25.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 23.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 37.1% | 36% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -45.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 71.4% | 71.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 71.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 18.9% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 1.6% | -17.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.3% | 37.2% | -25.9% |
| Christian | 22.6% | 46.2% | -23.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 60.7% | 6.5% | 54.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitendale Crescent was 575.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 326.7% higher than the Audley & Queen's Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitendale Crescent has the 4th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Audley & Queen's Park and the 12th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 186.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Whitendale Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2016-11-18 | £131,958 |
| 16 Whitendale Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2010-08-06 | £108,668 |
| 16 Whitendale Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2009-10-13 | £88,138 |
BB1 1RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BB1 1RU 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Bennington Street , BB2 3HP | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Junior School Queen's Park Road , BB1 1SE | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Infant School Queens Park Road , BB1 1SE | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Withers Street , BB1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Newton Street , BB1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,077 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 | 231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 2,805 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 | 1,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,625 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 | 2,352 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 255 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Haslingden Road | 417 yd | |
| Naafiah Takeaway | 56 Audley Range | 479 yd | |
| WH Smiths Costa Coffee | Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road | 489 yd | |
| La Marocaine | 74-76 Walter Street | 543 yd | |
| Blackburn Tenpin | Unit D Peel Leisure, Mayson Street | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Observatory | Old Bank Lane | 550 yd | |
| Clifton Arms | 48 Grimshaw Park | 637 yd | |
| Audley W M C | Audley Range Working Mens Club, Audley Range | 767 yd | |
| Postal Order | 15-19 Darwen Street | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahad Kebab House | 18 Audley Range | 437 yd | |
| The Dutch Fisherman | 29 Queens Park Road | 536 yd | |
| Hamza Takeaway | 22 Queens Park Road | 548 yd | |
| Mega Munch | 42 Old Bank Lane | 550 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 26 Mosley Street | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Supermarket | Unit 3, Europa House, Bennington Street | 212 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Superstore, Grimshaw Park | 536 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Ltd | Unit 4 Nova Scotia Retail Park, Bolton Road | 935 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Furthergate Works, St Clement Street | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Central High School With Crosshill HASLINGDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Blackburn Golf Centre And Driving Range (Closed) Haslingden Road | golf | 262 yd |
| St Mary'S And St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School BENNINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Audley Community Junior School AUDLEY JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL AUDLEY JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL QUEENS PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 354 yd |
| Audley Centre CHESTER STREET | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Planet Ice Blackburn Arena GRIMSHAW RETAIL PARK | ice rinks | 798 yd |
| Everton Playing Fields MANXMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackburn Centre) (Closed) Mayson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 806 yd |
| Probodies Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Blackburn Youth Zone JUBILEE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,034 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.