Lilford Road is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB1 8BF is located in the Shear Brow & Corporation Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 2002-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilford Road, Blackburn, BB1 8BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 8BA, BB1 8AT, BB1 8AY, BB1 8BB, BB1 8AW, BB1 8AZ, BB1 8AP, BB1 8BU, BB1 8BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB1 8BF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 56.3% | 8.5% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 43.7% | -8.5% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 8BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 35.5% | 43% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 39.5% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 7% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 46.2% | 42.1% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 33.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 8BF this area, 35.3% 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 | 32.4% | 35.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.2% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 8.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9.4% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 31.8% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 12.4% | 1.2% | -11.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 30.4% | 18.4% | -12.0% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 32.9% | 43.2% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 40.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 26.5% | 24% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -57.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 68.5% | 70.6% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26% | 25.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 70.6% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 13.5% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 5.6% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 12.7% | 46.2% | -33.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 58.7% | 6.5% | 52.2% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilford Road was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Bastwell & Daisyfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilford Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Bastwell & Daisyfield and the 39th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Woodlands Corner Lilford Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-07-15 | £121,990 |
| 28 Woodlands Corner Lilford Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2024-01-26 | £111,261 |
| 14 Woodlands Corner Lilford Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-10-28 | £95,846 |
| 7 Woodlands Corner Lilford Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-08-22 | £148,747 |
| 17 Woodlands Corner Lilford Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-02-01 | £95,197 |
BB1 8BF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 224 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Lynwood Road , BB2 6HQ | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Earl Street , BB1 8EG | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School St Silas Road , BB2 6JP | 1out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road , BB1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 886 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 | 224 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 | 627 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 2,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creams Cafe Blackburn | Prestonway Service Station, Preston New Road | 444 yd | |
| Kaspas Blackburn Ltd | 51 Preston New Road | 484 yd | |
| Chilli Bowl | 93 Montague Street | 584 yd | |
| Waheed's | 4 Randal Street | 653 yd | |
| Taste | 12 Randal Street | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn | 44 Preston New Road | 369 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, 29 Dukes Brow | 384 yd | |
| St Pauls Working Men Club | 104 Montague Street | 680 yd | |
| The Drummer's Arms | 65 King William Street | 769 yd | |
| East Lancashire Cricket Club | East Lancashire Cricket Club, Dukes Brow | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Preston Way | Subway, 103 Preston New Road | 440 yd | |
| Bun and Base | Bun and Base, St Andrews Street | 498 yd | |
| QV Blackburn Ltd | 4 New Park House, Preston New Road | 500 yd | |
| Jabir's Ranch | 25 Devonport Road | 533 yd | |
| Charcoal Cuisine | 95 Montague Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Montague Street | 584 yd | |
| Al Makkah Halal Foods | 40-42 New Bank Road | 813 yd | |
| ABC Foods | 14-16 King Street | 1,047 yd | |
| Kurdish Supermarket | 52-54 King Street | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation Park WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 207 yd |
| Ymca (Blackburn) (Closed) Edinburgh House Edinburgh House Clarence Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 269 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School WEST PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 282 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) Montague Street | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| East Lancashire Club Dukes Brow | grass pitches, squash courts | 443 yd |
| St Mary'S College SHEAR BROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Blackburn College (Closed) Feilden Street | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Blackburn Sports Leisure Centre FEILDEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Waves Water Fun Centre (Closed) Nab Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| St Barnabas And St Paul'S Ce Primary School OAKENHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 882 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.