Moorfield Avenue is in Ramsgreave, Blackburn and in Ribble Valley district. BB1 9BU is located in the Wilpshire & Ramsgreave electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moorfield Avenue, Ramsgreave, Blackburn, BB1 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 9BX, BB1 9BY, BB1 9BT, BB1 9BH, BB1 9DB, BB1 9BP, BB1 9DA, BB1 9BE, BB1 9BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB1 9BU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% 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 | 54.2% | 57.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 42.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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 | 45.9% | 37.8% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 36.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 17.6% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 58.8% | 55.2% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 25.2% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 16.1% | 10.2% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 20% | 12.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 16.7% | 7.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 41.7% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 97.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 97.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorfield Avenue was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Billington & Langho average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorfield Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Billington & Langho and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Moorfield Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-07-12 | £128,650 |
| 62 Moorfield Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,125 | 2024-06-28 | £147,506 |
| 30 Moorfield Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-05-30 | £160,162 |
| 6 Moorfield Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2024-03-21 | £213,859 |
| 80 Moorfield Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2024-01-26 | £156,384 |
BB1 9BU 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Wilworth Crescent , BB1 8QN | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Wilworth Crescent , BB1 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School Emerald Avenue , BB1 9RP | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesbury Church of England Primary School Lovely Hall Lane , Salesbury BB1 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammack Primary School Lammack Road , BB1 8LH | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 4,385 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 4,564 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 | 2,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 3,682 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 | 3,160 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 | 1,968 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 3,457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugamore Ltd | 627 Whalley New Road | 300 yd | |
| Woods Craft Bakery | 784 Whalley New Road | 334 yd | |
| ego@knowles arms | Knowles Arms, Pleckgate Road | 856 yd | |
| Afrikana Kitchen Blackburn | Unit 1, Roe Lee Retail Centre, Whalley New Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Hotel | 797 Whalley New Road | 231 yd | |
| Brownhill Arms | 575 Whalley New Road | 334 yd | |
| Blackburn RUFC | Blackburn Rugby Club, Ramsgreave Drive | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romero Pizza House | 795 Whalley New Road | 224 yd | |
| Becky's Bakery Ltd | 787 Whalley New Road | 224 yd | |
| Brownhill Chippy | 758 Whalley New Road | 334 yd | |
| Giant Blackburn On Yer Bike Cycles | On Yer Bike Cycles, 491-501 Whalley New Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 799 Whalley New Road | 302 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 5, Roe Lee Retail Centre, Whalley New Road | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Lee Park Primary School EMERALD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.