Tintern Crescent is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB1 5RY 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 Tintern Crescent, Blackburn, BB1 5RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 5RX, BB1 5RU, BB1 5RT, BB1 5SE, BB1 5PR, BB1 5SF, BB1 5SB, BB1 5RS, BB1 5SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB1 5RY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 54.8% | 47.1% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 52.9% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 5RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 39% | 44.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 39.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.4% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.9% | 42.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 31.6% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.6% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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.
In the area around BB1 5RY this area, 37.1% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.8% | 37.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 16.4% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 18.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.9% 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 | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 26.9% | 28.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| Pakistani | 14.6% | 22.3% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 19.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 50.8% | 36.9% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -44.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 77.7% | 76.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 18.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 76.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 0% | -12.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17% | 37.2% | -20.2% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Muslim | 54.9% | 6.5% | 48.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tintern Crescent was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% higher than the Little Harwood & Whitebirk average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tintern Crescent has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Little Harwood & Whitebirk and the 168th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Tintern Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-10-09 | £108,870 |
| 95 Tintern Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2013-11-27 | £81,691 |
| 103 Tintern Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2011-06-17 | £114,882 |
| 70 Tintern Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2007-07-13 | £100,789 |
| 56 Tintern Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2006-07-21 | £176,424 |
BB1 5RY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BB1 5RY 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 | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 4,324 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 | 490 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daisyfield Primary School Clinton Street , BB1 5LB | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Primary School St. James's Road , BB1 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhouse Primary School Troy Street , BB1 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School Emerald Avenue , BB1 9RP | 3out of 4 | 1,301 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 | 2,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 2,658 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 | 2,699 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 | 470 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 2,281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Nosh | Merchant House, Croft Head Road | 494 yd | |
| P P Engineering | Greenbank Road | 804 yd | |
| Peri Peri Famko | 12 Plane Street | 876 yd | |
| GROKE BRGR | 352 Whalley Range | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Club | Beechwood Road Working Mens Club, Beechwood Road | 834 yd | |
| Orchard Working Mens Club | 137-143 Whalley New Road | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Grill | 272 Whalley Old Road | 459 yd | |
| Munch Brunch | 147a Whalley Old Road | 620 yd | |
| YA catering | Unit 4 Willow Street | 708 yd | |
| Lahore Qila | 229 Whalley New Road | 847 yd | |
| Dial a Curry | 185 Whalley New Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hina Food Store Ltd | 278 Whalley Old Road | 459 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Whitebirk Drive, Rishton | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Ce Primary School ST STEPHENS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST STEPHENS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ROBINSON STREET | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Islamiyah School MADRESSA-E-ISLAMIA EDUCATIONAL CENTRE MADRESSA-E-ISLAMIA EDUCATIONAL CENTRE WILLOW STREET | 585 yd | |
| Little Harwood Stp Robinson Street | artificial grass pitch | 587 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 | 171.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.