Abbott Clough Avenue is in Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB1 3LP is located in the St Oswald's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbott Clough Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 3LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 3LR, BB1 2DF, BB1 2DG, BB1 2DD, BB1 2DW, BB1 3NH, BB1 2DQ, BB1 2DH, BB1 2DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB1 3LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.7% | 52.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 29.3% | 37.2% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 39.9% | -17.4% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 8.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 52.9% | 48.1% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 33.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 14.4% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 13.6% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 12.2% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 22.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 26.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% 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% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 84.4% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.7% | 94.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbott Clough Avenue was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Immanuel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbott Clough Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel and the 65th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Abbott Clough Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-04-25 | £202,449 |
| 35 Abbott Clough Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-06-07 | £211,974 |
| 22 Abbott Clough Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-02-09 | £182,285 |
| 24 Abbott Clough Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-01-09 | £175,098 |
| 8 Abbott Clough Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-09 | £170,550 |
BB1 3LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Harwood Children's Centre Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 3,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,811 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 Church of England Primary Academy Mount St James , Stanhill Road BB1 2DR | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Mount St James , Stanhill Road BB1 2DR | - not rated | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth Infant School Rothesay Road , BB1 2EL | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intack Primary School Whitebirk Road , BB1 3HY | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's RC Primary School Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth High School Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HT | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Technology College Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HT | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,633 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 3,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands Virtual School Shadsworth Childrens Centre , Shadsworth Road BB1 2HR | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda 32 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 214 yd | |
| The Blackburn Bus Company | Intack Garage, Whitebirk Road | 496 yd | |
| Wright's Bites | 289 - 291 Accrington Road | 542 yd | |
| Nashta Ltd | 229-231 Accrington Road | 753 yd | |
| MyLahore Blackburn | 98 Whitebirk Road | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Knuzden Tap | 35b Windsor Road, Knuzden Brook | 236 yd | |
| Intack Inn | 361 Accrington Road | 543 yd | |
| Foresters Arms Public House | 92 Fecitt Brow | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooking Pot | 33 Windsor Road, Knuzden Brook | 214 yd | |
| Mr Panda | 8 Knuzden Brook, Oswaldtwistle | 308 yd | |
| Big Local Community Shop | 339-341 Accrington Road | 450 yd | |
| Saffron Tandoori | 349 Accrington Road | 543 yd | |
| Fountain Chippy | 197 Accrington Road | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Oswalds C Of E Primary School MOUNT ST. JAMES | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Intack Primary School WHITEBIRK ROAD | grass pitches | 745 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 | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.