Arran Avenue is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB1 2ET is located in the Blackburn South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arran Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 2JB, BB1 2JD, BB1 2QG, BB1 2JF, BB1 2JE, BB1 2ES, BB1 2JA, BB1 2JH, BB1 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB1 2ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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% | 44.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 30.4% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 13.3% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 42% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 26.7% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 20.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2ET this area, 35.4% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 35.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 12.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.6% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 17.1% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.8% | 89.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 82.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 13.1% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 82.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 12.3% | 1.3% | 11.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arran Avenue was 193.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% higher than the Audley & Queen's Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arran Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Audley & Queen's Park and the 76th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-12-17 | £127,165 |
| 106 Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-04-22 | £135,912 |
| 141 Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-03-19 | £143,680 |
| 110 Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2023-02-20 | £143,902 |
| 68 Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2022-11-22 | £162,335 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB1 2ET 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 3,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 4,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadsworth Junior School , Blackburn With Darwen BB1 2ET | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's RC Primary School Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HP | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth Infant School Rothesay Road , BB1 2EL | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Mount St James , Stanhill Road BB1 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Junior School Queen's Park Road , BB1 1SE | 3out of 4 | 1,434 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 | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 3,891 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 | 3,950 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 | 601 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 2,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadsworth Childrens Centre | Shadsworth Childrens Centre, Shadsworth Road | 485 yd | |
| Starbucks | Haslingden Road | 897 yd | |
| Subway (Beehive) | Beehive Service Station, Beehive Trading Park, Haslingden Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Arms Public House | 92 Fecitt Brow | 1,076 yd | |
| The Patrons Tap Limited | 3 School Lane | 1,087 yd | |
| Guide Conservative Club | 5 School Lane | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour | Unit 4 Shadsworth Hub, Rothesay Road | 264 yd | |
| Marios Pizza World | 221 Shadsworth Road | 485 yd | |
| Mr Panda | 8 Knuzden Brook, Oswaldtwistle | 842 yd | |
| SBARRO | Beehive Trading Park, Haslingden Road | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shadsworth Leisure Centre SHADSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Blakewater College (Closed) Shadsworth Road | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Crosshill Special School (Closed) Shadsworth Road | 598 yd | |
| Our Lady And St John Catholic Arts College NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Newfield School OLD BANK LANE | 693 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.