Northgate is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 1AA 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 Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 1AE, BB2 1AX, BB2 1DH, BB1 7EB, BB1 7DT, BB2 1AR, BB2 1AN, BB2 1LL, BB1 7AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB2 1AA is primarily male, with 71.6% of the population 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 | 23.5% | 28.4% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -22.6% |
| Male | 76.5% | 71.6% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 22.6% |
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 BB2 1AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% 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 | 56% | 66% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -32.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 22% | 15% | -7.0% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 19.5% | 28.6% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -19.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 26.1% | 23.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| Bad health | 13.6% | 12.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 BB2 1AA this area, 37.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 37.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 14.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 7% | 3.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 11.1% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 75.4% | 71.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 75.1% | 71.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 10.3% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 71.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 14.6% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 2.7% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.3% | 76.7% | -35.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 41% | 13.5% | 27.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate was 1605.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 365.7% higher than the Blackburn Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northgate has the 2nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Blackburn Central and the 2nd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 611.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Northgate, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2024-08-28 | £178,622 |
| 79 Northgate, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-07-05 | £180,020 |
| 70 Northgate, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-09-23 | £150,619 |
| 108 Northgate, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-08-06 | £430,511 |
| 74 Northgate, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-10-28 | £173,724 |
BB2 1AA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 156 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Other | 55 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Feilden Street , BB2 1LQ | 2out of 4 | 296 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 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael With St John CofE Primary School Swallow Drive , BB1 6LE | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 720 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Earl Street , BB1 8EG | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 947 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,207 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 | 720 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 | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toros Steakhouse | 108 Northgate | 71 yd | |
| Ginger Muffin | 4-5 Sudell Cross | 76 yd | |
| Sudell Sandwiches | 8 Sudell Cross | 76 yd | |
| Muffins Restaurant | 5b Town Hall Street | 95 yd | |
| Saffron Street | 76-80 King William Street | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Church Club Ltd | 79 Northgate | 71 yd | |
| The Blackburn Times | 76-80 Northgate | 71 yd | |
| The Drummer's Arms | 65 King William Street | 116 yd | |
| Ribblesdale Tap | 35 Northgate | 178 yd | |
| Tipsy Bar | 48 Northgate | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant Ltd | 21-23 King William Street | 187 yd | |
| Yummy Cup Corn | 5 Victoria Court | 224 yd | |
| Hasty Tasty Pizza | 15a Market Way | 242 yd | |
| Caesar | 9 Fielden Street | 243 yd | |
| QV Blackburn Ltd | 4 New Park House, Preston New Road | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Foods | 14-16 King Street | 325 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 25 King Street | 408 yd | |
| Aldi | Montague Street | 459 yd | |
| Kurdish Supermarket | 52-54 King Street | 461 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Whalley Banks, King Street | 474 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Shape (Closed) 39-41 39-41 King William Street | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| Waves Water Fun Centre (Closed) Nab Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 174 yd |
| Blackburn Sports Leisure Centre FEILDEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 246 yd |
| Pure Gym (Blackburn The Mall) The Mall The Mall SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Blackburn College (Closed) Feilden Street | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| West End Youth And Community Centre (Closed) Clayton Street | 382 yd | |
| Ymca (Blackburn) (Closed) Edinburgh House Edinburgh House Clarence Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 485 yd |
| St Michael With St John School SWALLOW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 545 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) Montague Street | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| St Barnabas And St Paul'S Ce Primary School OAKENHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 610 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.