Mount St James is in Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB1 2DR is located in the St Oswald's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mount St James, Blackburn, BB1 2DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 2DT, BB1 2BY, BB1 2DS, BB1 2DX, BB1 2DN, BB1 2DL, BB1 2DU, BB1 2DH, BB1 2DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB1 2DR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.7% | 49.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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% | 33.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 46.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 8.5% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 39.2% | 42.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.8% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.7% | 18.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 13.1% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 26.3% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.1% | 94.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount St James was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Immanuel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mount St James has the 5th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel and the 28th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mount St James, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2025-08-08 | £93,734 |
| 80 Mount St James, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2025-04-23 | £178,875 |
| 10 Mount St James, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2024-03-25 | £105,709 |
| 78 Mount St James, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-24 | £195,492 |
| 3 Mount St James, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2023-07-20 | £157,652 |
BB1 2DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Mount St James , Stanhill Road BB1 2DR | 3out of 4 | 83 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth Infant School Rothesay Road , BB1 2EL | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intack Primary School Whitebirk Road , BB1 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's RC Primary School Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth Junior School , Blackburn With Darwen BB1 2ET | 3out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 1,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 3,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 4,149 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 | 4,485 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,746 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty | 33b Windsor Road, Knuzden Brook | 240 yd | |
| The Blackburn Bus Company | Intack Garage, Whitebirk Road | 911 yd | |
| Wright's Bites | 289 - 291 Accrington Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Knuzden Tap | 35b Windsor Road, Knuzden Brook | 261 yd | |
| Intack Inn | 361 Accrington Road | 964 yd | |
| Foresters Arms Public House | 92 Fecitt Brow | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooking Pot | 33 Windsor Road, Knuzden Brook | 240 yd | |
| Mr Panda | 8 Knuzden Brook, Oswaldtwistle | 516 yd | |
| Big Local Community Shop | 339-341 Accrington Road | 874 yd | |
| Saffron Tandoori | 349 Accrington Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Oswalds C Of E Primary School MOUNT ST. JAMES | grass pitches | 75 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.