Phoenix Park is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB1 5SJ is located in the Little Harwood & Whitebirk electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Phoenix Park, Blackburn, BB1 5SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 5RW, BB1 5EU, BB1 5PF, BB1 5QR, BB1 5QH, BB1 5QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB1 5SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.1% | 49.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 38.6% | 41.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 43.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 42.2% | 37.8% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 40.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 26.6% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 14.3% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 12.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 21% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 11.6% | 5.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.5% 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 | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 40.2% | 38.1% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 35.0% |
| Pakistani | 11.4% | 28.9% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 26.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 42.7% | 20.5% | -22.2% | 81.4% | -60.9% |
| Arab | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 75.7% | 64.4% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 27.2% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 21.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 64.2% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 22% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 3.1% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.6% | 37.2% | -30.6% |
| Christian | 14.1% | 46.2% | -32.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 76.7% | 6.5% | 70.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Phoenix Park was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% higher than the Bastwell & Daisyfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Phoenix Park has the 5th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bastwell & Daisyfield and the 184th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block 1 Phoenix Park, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2017-12-20 | £1,262,776 |
BB1 5SJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BB1 5SJ 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 | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,953 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 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intack Primary School Whitebirk Road , BB1 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhouse Primary School Troy Street , BB1 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Trinity Street , BB1 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,338 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 Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road , BB1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 3,196 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 | 2,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 2,562 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 | 2,773 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 1,857 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| P P Engineering | Greenbank Road | 245 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 9 The Peel Centre, Whiteburk Drive | 840 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Burnley Road | 912 yd | |
| Peri Peri Famko | 12 Plane Street | 943 yd | |
| Top Nosh | Merchant House, Croft Head Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Club | Beechwood Road Working Mens Club, Beechwood Road | 753 yd | |
| Orchard Working Mens Club | 137-143 Whalley New Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Grill | 272 Whalley Old Road | 622 yd | |
| Munch Brunch | 147a Whalley Old Road | 708 yd | |
| Coconut Tree | 190 Burnley Road | 912 yd | |
| K2 Taj Chippy | 51-53 Plane Street | 943 yd | |
| YA catering | Unit 4 Willow Street | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hina Food Store Ltd | 278 Whalley Old Road | 622 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Whitebirk Drive, Rishton | 732 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Hill Street | 845 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 | 420 yd |
| Little Harwood Stp Robinson Street | artificial grass pitch | 450 yd |
| Islamiyah School MADRESSA-E-ISLAMIA EDUCATIONAL CENTRE MADRESSA-E-ISLAMIA EDUCATIONAL CENTRE WILLOW STREET | 910 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.