Coniston Road is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB1 5PU 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 Coniston Road, Blackburn, BB1 5PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 5PT, BB1 5PW, BB1 5PX, BB1 5PN, BB1 5SD, BB1 5SA, BB1 5PL, BB1 5SB, BB1 5SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB1 5PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 34.1% | 34.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 56.8% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 52% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 30.6% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 10.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 5PU this area, 34.3% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 34.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 12.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 13% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 13.8% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 20.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.8% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 53.6% | 48.5% | -5.1% | 3.1% | 45.4% |
| Pakistani | 15.7% | 37.1% | 21.4% | 2.7% | 34.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 23.2% | 6.8% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -74.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 69% | 65.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 27.3% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 21.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 65.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 26.5% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 1.1% | -20.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.6% | 37.2% | -35.6% |
| Christian | 5.7% | 46.2% | -40.5% |
| Muslim | 89.7% | 6.5% | 83.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coniston Road was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% higher than the Bastwell & Daisyfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Coniston Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bastwell & Daisyfield and the 214th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Coniston Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-08-25 | £133,605 |
| 43 Coniston Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-10-14 | £171,056 |
| 43 Coniston Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-10-13 | £175,062 |
| 25 Coniston Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-09-15 | £137,082 |
| 37 Coniston Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2021-04-13 | £108,797 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB1 5PU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Primary School St. James's Road , BB1 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daisyfield Primary School Clinton Street , BB1 5LB | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhouse Primary School Troy Street , BB1 6NY | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School Emerald Avenue , BB1 9RP | 3out of 4 | 1,191 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 | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 3,060 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 | 1,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 2,324 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 | 2,317 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 | 101 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 2,154 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 | 550 yd | |
| GROKE BRGR | 352 Whalley Range | 681 yd | |
| Top Nosh | Merchant House, Croft Head Road | 778 yd | |
| P P Engineering | Greenbank Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Working Mens Club | 137-143 Whalley New Road | 519 yd | |
| Beechwood Club | Beechwood Road Working Mens Club, Beechwood Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Grill | 272 Whalley Old Road | 236 yd | |
| YA catering | Unit 4 Willow Street | 322 yd | |
| Munch Brunch | 147a Whalley Old Road | 349 yd | |
| Lahore Qila | 229 Whalley New Road | 453 yd | |
| Dial a Curry | 185 Whalley New Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hina Food Store Ltd | 278 Whalley Old Road | 236 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islamiyah School MADRESSA-E-ISLAMIA EDUCATIONAL CENTRE MADRESSA-E-ISLAMIA EDUCATIONAL CENTRE WILLOW STREET | 192 yd | |
| St Stephens Ce Primary School ST STEPHENS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST STEPHENS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ROBINSON STREET | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Little Harwood Stp Robinson Street | artificial grass pitch | 506 yd |
| Hawthorns Junior School (Closed) St. James's Road | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Brookhouse Primary School TROY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 907 yd |
| My Gym @ Bangor Street NORWICH STREET | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Half Fish Hq DAISY LANE | swimming pool | 1,016 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.