Cornelian Street is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB1 9QL 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 Cornelian Street, Blackburn, BB1 9QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 9AY, BB1 9QJ, BB1 9AU, BB1 9RX, BB1 9AH, BB1 9RY, BB1 9AS, BB1 9AW, BB1 9RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB1 9QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 53.4% | 54.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 38.1% | 40.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 41.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 42.1% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 40.3% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 2.6% | -6.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 27.9% | 19.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 25.2% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.8% 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% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 10.2% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 20.4% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 17.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 87% | 61.8% | -25.2% | 81.4% | -19.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 94.1% | 87.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 9.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| 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 | 93.7% | 87.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 34.6% | 6.5% | 28.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornelian Street was 140.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% higher than the Little Harwood & Whitebirk average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornelian Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Little Harwood & Whitebirk and the 119th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Cornelian Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-08-29 | £112,949 |
| 121 Cornelian Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2025-06-27 | £130,106 |
| 93 Cornelian Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-02-02 | £123,993 |
| 108 Cornelian Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-12-05 | £104,879 |
| 101 Cornelian Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2021-12-17 | £123,383 |
BB1 9QL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BB1 9QL 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 5,060 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 | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Wilworth Crescent , BB1 8QN | 4out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Lee Park Primary School Emerald Avenue , BB1 9RP | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Primary School St. James's Road , BB1 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammack Primary School Lammack Road , BB1 8LH | 3out of 4 | 1,475 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 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 3,614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 3,949 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 2,877 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 | 2,450 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 | 1,084 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 2,798 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 | 185 yd | |
| ego@knowles arms | Knowles Arms, Pleckgate Road | 510 yd | |
| Woods Craft Bakery | 784 Whalley New Road | 553 yd | |
| Sugamore Ltd | 627 Whalley New Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhill Arms | 575 Whalley New Road | 553 yd | |
| Blackburn RUFC | Blackburn Rugby Club, Ramsgreave Drive | 723 yd | |
| Blackburn Northern | Blackburn Northern Cricket And Squash Club, Pleckgate Road | 751 yd | |
| Rising Sun Hotel | 797 Whalley New Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Blackburn On Yer Bike Cycles | On Yer Bike Cycles, 491-501 Whalley New Road | 152 yd | |
| Lahori Tawa & Grill | 459 Whalley New Road | 346 yd | |
| Roe Lee Indian Takeaway | 454 Whalley New Road | 363 yd | |
| Roe Lee Fish & Chips | 469 Whalley New Road | 444 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 369 Whalley New Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 5, Roe Lee Retail Centre, Whalley New Road | 83 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 799 Whalley New Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe Lee Park Primary School EMERALD AVENUE | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Woolridge Playing Fields PLECKGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Blackburn Northern Pleckgate Road | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Pleckgate High School - Maths And Computing College (Closed) Pleckgate Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Blackburn Rugby Union Football Club RAMSGREAVE DRIVE | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Pleckgate High School PLECKGATE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Hawthorns Junior School (Closed) St. James's Road | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.