Accrington Road is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB1 2AH is located in the Little Harwood & Whitebirk electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Accrington Road, Blackburn, BB1 2AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 2BD, BB1 2AQ, BB1 2AJ, BB1 2FG, BB1 3LJ, BB1 2AZ, BB1 2BL, BB1 3LA, BB1 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB1 2AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB1 2AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 44.4% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 37.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 38.8% | 50.6% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 31% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 9.5% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 2AH this area, 36.5% 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 36.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 14.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 15.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 11.3% | 6.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.4% 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 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 14% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 14.5% | 22.6% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 19.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 72.1% | 49.4% | -22.7% | 81.4% | -32.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 81.9% | 56% | -25.9% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 21.7% | 13.0% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 18.4% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 56.1% | -25.4% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 13.1% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 10.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 12.6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.8% | 76.7% | -31.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 9.5% | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 43% | 6.5% | 36.5% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Accrington Road was 145.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Audley & Queen's Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Accrington Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Audley & Queen's Park and the 111th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Accrington Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-04-04 | £113,865 |
| 182 Accrington Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-28 | £126,264 |
| 166 Accrington Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-03-19 | £149,818 |
| 194 Accrington Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-09-22 | £115,827 |
| 160A Accrington Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-09-06 | £77,444 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB1 2AH 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 | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 4,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadsworth Infant School Rothesay Road , BB1 2EL | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's RC Primary School Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HP | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intack Primary School Whitebirk Road , BB1 3HY | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Newton Street , BB1 1NE | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth Junior School , Blackburn With Darwen BB1 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road , BB1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,999 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 | 3,309 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashta Ltd | 229-231 Accrington Road | 48 yd | |
| Wright's Bites | 289 - 291 Accrington Road | 250 yd | |
| The Blackburn Bus Company | Intack Garage, Whitebirk Road | 471 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Burnley Road | 630 yd | |
| MyLahore Blackburn | 98 Whitebirk Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Arms Public House | 92 Fecitt Brow | 120 yd | |
| Intack Inn | 361 Accrington Road | 249 yd | |
| The Knuzden Tap | 35b Windsor Road, Knuzden Brook | 1,000 yd | |
| Audley W M C | Audley Range Working Mens Club, Audley Range | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Chippy | 197 Accrington Road | 77 yd | |
| Saffron Tandoori | 349 Accrington Road | 249 yd | |
| New Dragon | 94 Accrington Road | 339 yd | |
| Big Local Community Shop | 339-341 Accrington Road | 356 yd | |
| Cheung Wing Fish and Chips | 99 Accrington Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Furthergate Works, St Clement Street | 785 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Hill Street | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Intack Primary School WHITEBIRK ROAD | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Our Lady And St John Catholic Arts College NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| St. Thomas C Of E Primary School Newton Street | grass pitches | 887 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.