Hill View is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB1 8RA is located in the Roe Lee electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill View, Blackburn, BB1 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 8RD, BB1 8PG, BB1 8RF, BB1 8RB, BB1 8PF, BB1 9UF, BB1 8QH, BB1 8RG, BB1 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB1 8RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 52.9% | 52.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 18.8% | 30.1% | 11.3% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 49.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 10.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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% | 46.8% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 10.8% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 22.5% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 14.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 13.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 25.6% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 10.6% | 1.3% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 18.5% | 12.0% | 3.1% | 15.4% |
| Pakistani | 24.6% | 38.6% | 14.0% | 2.7% | 35.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 65.9% | 39.6% | -26.3% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 84.1% | 83.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 83.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 1.7% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.7% | 37.2% | -32.5% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 55.5% | 6.5% | 49.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill View was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Little Harwood & Whitebirk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill View has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Little Harwood & Whitebirk and the 68th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hill View, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-11-04 | £141,824 |
| 2 Hill View, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-11-03 | £203,931 |
| 4 Hill View, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-04-16 | £207,625 |
| 5 Hill View, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-12-08 | £166,658 |
| 7 Hill View, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2015-01-16 | £122,942 |
BB1 8RA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Wilworth Crescent , BB1 8QN | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Wilworth Crescent , BB1 8QN | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Primary School St. James's Road , BB1 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Earl Street , BB1 8EG | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School Emerald Avenue , BB1 9RP | 3out of 4 | 997 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 | 462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 3,416 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 | 768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 2,195 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 | 1,765 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Kitchen Blackburn | Unit 1, Roe Lee Retail Centre, Whalley New Road | 522 yd | |
| Mr Joe's | 224 Shear Brow | 693 yd | |
| ego@knowles arms | Knowles Arms, Pleckgate Road | 738 yd | |
| The Olde Cotton Mill | 184 Shear Brow | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Northern | Blackburn Northern Cricket And Squash Club, Pleckgate Road | 452 yd | |
| Blackburn RUFC | Blackburn Rugby Club, Ramsgreave Drive | 839 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds Hotel | 78 Lammack Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays Fish & Chips | 6 Openshaw Drive | 367 yd | |
| Roe Lee Fish & Chips | 469 Whalley New Road | 457 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 369 Whalley New Road | 457 yd | |
| Fry Kings | 463 Whalley New Road | 457 yd | |
| Lahori Tawa & Grill | 459 Whalley New Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 5, Roe Lee Retail Centre, Whalley New Road | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woolridge Playing Fields PLECKGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Hawthorns Junior School (Closed) St. James's Road | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Pleckgate High School - Maths And Computing College (Closed) Pleckgate Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Pleckgate High School PLECKGATE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Blackburn Northern Pleckgate Road | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 644 yd |
| St Mary'S College SHEAR BROW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Pleckgate Playing Fields RAMSGREAVE DRIVE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Blackburn Rugby Union Football Club RAMSGREAVE DRIVE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School EMERALD AVENUE | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Brookhouse Primary School TROY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 966 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.