Richmond Hill is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB1 7LB is located in the Blackburn Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Hill, Blackburn, BB1 7LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 7BL, BB1 7AF, BB1 7BQ, BB1 7ED, BB1 7JN, BB1 6DN, BB1 7BD, BB1 7DT, BB1 7EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB1 7LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 45.7% | 49.7% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 54.3% | 50.3% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 41.7% | 38.1% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 47.6% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.6% | 54.2% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 26.9% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around BB1 7LB this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 30.1% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 26.7% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.9% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.5% 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 | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 47.7% | 44.1% | -3.6% | 3.1% | 41.0% |
| Pakistani | 15.6% | 24.5% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 21.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 27.4% | 17.5% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -63.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 65.4% | 53.4% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.1% | 36.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 30.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 53.3% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 28.3% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 6.9% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.9% | 37.2% | -28.3% |
| Christian | 13.5% | 46.2% | -32.7% |
| Muslim | 73.2% | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Hill was 1703.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 394.3% higher than the Blackburn Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Hill has the highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Blackburn Central and the highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 685.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Richmond Hill, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-03-19 | £303,858 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB1 7LB 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Other | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael With St John CofE Primary School Swallow Drive , BB1 6LE | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Feilden Street , BB2 1LQ | 2out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Earl Street , BB1 8EG | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 816 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road , BB1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,072 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 | 815 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Making Room | 1 Exchange Street | 90 yd | |
| MeeMaws @ The Exchange | 71-73 King William Street | 117 yd | |
| RF Patisserie | 51 Regent Street | 125 yd | |
| Waheed's | 4 Randal Street | 134 yd | |
| Taste | 12 Randal Street | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drummer's Arms | 65 King William Street | 117 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Ainsworth Street | 263 yd | |
| Electric Church Club Ltd | 79 Northgate | 266 yd | |
| The Blackburn Times | 76-80 Northgate | 266 yd | |
| Tipsy Bar | 48 Northgate | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shandar Tandoori | 69 Victoria Street | 93 yd | |
| Zakzaki Kebab House | Unit 2, Watford Street | 139 yd | |
| Pizza Island | Unit 1, Watford Street | 139 yd | |
| Cupp Bubble Tea | 67-67a Victoria Street | 148 yd | |
| Hasty Tasty Pizza | 15a Market Way | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrison Supermarket, Railway Road | 472 yd | |
| ABC Foods | 14-16 King Street | 475 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 25 King Street | 578 yd | |
| Aldi | Montague Street | 653 yd | |
| Kurdish Supermarket | 52-54 King Street | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shape (Closed) 39-41 39-41 King William Street | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Pure Gym (Blackburn The Mall) The Mall The Mall SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| St Michael With St John School SWALLOW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 315 yd |
| Waves Water Fun Centre (Closed) Nab Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 388 yd |
| Blackburn Sports Leisure Centre FEILDEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Ymca (Blackburn) (Closed) Edinburgh House Edinburgh House Clarence Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 508 yd |
| West End Youth And Community Centre (Closed) Clayton Street | 520 yd | |
| Blackburn College (Closed) Feilden Street | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Blackburn Youth Zone JUBILEE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) Montague Street | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.