Laburnum Road is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB1 5EQ is located in the Little Harwood & Whitebirk electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laburnum Road, Blackburn, BB1 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 5AP, BB1 5JF, BB1 5AJ, BB1 5JD, BB1 5JE, BB1 5NG, BB1 5AN, BB1 5JB, BB1 5ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB1 5EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB1 5EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 30.9% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 63.2% | 11.8% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 3.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 58.2% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 7.7% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 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 | 32.5% | 19.2% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 1.7% | -5.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 32.9% | 19.6% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.1% 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 | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 20.8% | 47.5% | 26.7% | 3.1% | 44.4% |
| Pakistani | 14.7% | 35.7% | 21.0% | 2.7% | 33.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 55.9% | 5.1% | -50.8% | 81.4% | -76.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 83.8% | 64.3% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 26.8% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 64.2% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 21.9% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 2.7% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.2% | 37.2% | -35.0% |
| Christian | 4.7% | 46.2% | -41.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 85.1% | 6.5% | 78.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Road was 60.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Little Harwood & Whitebirk average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Laburnum Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Little Harwood & Whitebirk and the 158th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Laburnum Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-03-11 | £312,850 |
| 154 Laburnum Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-22 | £289,967 |
| 132 Laburnum Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-10-15 | £188,623 |
| 146 Laburnum Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-10-15 | £295,519 |
| 156 Laburnum Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2021-10-01 | £275,652 |
BB1 5EQ 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 5EQ 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Primary School St. James's Road , BB1 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhouse Primary School Troy Street , BB1 6NY | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daisyfield Primary School Clinton Street , BB1 5LB | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School Emerald Avenue , BB1 9RP | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road , BB1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 2,204 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 | 2,107 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 208 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 320 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 639 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 2,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Famko | 12 Plane Street | 544 yd | |
| GROKE BRGR | 352 Whalley Range | 597 yd | |
| Top Nosh | Merchant House, Croft Head Road | 961 yd | |
| Afrikana Kitchen Blackburn | Unit 1, Roe Lee Retail Centre, Whalley New Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 97 Whalley Range | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Working Mens Club | 137-143 Whalley New Road | 442 yd | |
| Beechwood Club | Beechwood Road Working Mens Club, Beechwood Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qila | 229 Whalley New Road | 235 yd | |
| Dial a Curry | 185 Whalley New Road | 235 yd | |
| Amars Chippery | 187 Whalley New Road | 235 yd | |
| YA catering | Unit 4 Willow Street | 242 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 83 Whalley New Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hina Food Store Ltd | 278 Whalley Old Road | 466 yd | |
| Asia Continental | Unit 7, Whalley Range Business Park, Boyle Street | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islamiyah School MADRESSA-E-ISLAMIA EDUCATIONAL CENTRE MADRESSA-E-ISLAMIA EDUCATIONAL CENTRE WILLOW STREET | 170 yd | |
| Hawthorns Junior School (Closed) St. James's Road | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| St Stephens Ce Primary School ST STEPHENS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST STEPHENS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ROBINSON STREET | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Brookhouse Primary School TROY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 728 yd |
| Little Harwood Stp Robinson Street | artificial grass pitch | 735 yd |
| My Gym @ Bangor Street NORWICH STREET | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Half Fish Hq DAISY LANE | swimming pool | 1,027 yd |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School EMERALD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 30.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.