Duke Street is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 1DH 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 Duke Street, Blackburn, BB2 1DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 1AA, BB2 1AE, BB2 1AX, BB2 1AR, BB2 1AN, BB2 1AW, BB1 7EB, BB2 1LL, BB2 1DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB2 1DH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 47.9% | 48.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 35.5% | 38.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 40.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 35% | 40.8% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.7% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 1DH this area, 37.2% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 37.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 19.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 20.3% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Pakistani | 33% | 49.4% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 46.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 40.9% | 23.9% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -57.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 69.3% | 62.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 28.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 23.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 62.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 25.2% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 5.9% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.9% | 37.2% | -31.3% |
| Christian | 19.9% | 46.2% | -26.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 67.3% | 6.5% | 60.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duke Street was 279.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 474.1% higher than the Billinge & Beardwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Duke Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood and the 30th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 - 6 Duke Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-08-08 | £73,518 |
BB2 1DH 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 BB2 1DH 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Harwood Children's Centre Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | - not rated | 1,989 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 | 3out of 4 | 264 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 | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael With St John CofE Primary School Swallow Drive , BB1 6LE | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 740 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Earl Street , BB1 8EG | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | - not rated | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park High School Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Community school | 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 | 232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bla01 - Blackburn With Darwen 2 Lord Street West , 2nd Floor, Bank Chambers BB2 1JX | - not rated | 279 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Tree School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | - not rated | 468 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul-Islam Girls' High School 31 Bicknell Street , BB1 7EY | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blackburn Raza Muslim Girls School Hartley Street , BB1 7LL | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Muffin | 4-5 Sudell Cross | 125 yd | |
| Sudell Sandwiches | 8 Sudell Cross | 125 yd | |
| Toros Steakhouse | 108 Northgate | 134 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | Unit 1 Nab Lane | 149 yd | |
| Saffron Street | 76-80 King William Street | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Church Club Ltd | 79 Northgate | 134 yd | |
| The Blackburn Times | 76-80 Northgate | 134 yd | |
| The Drummer's Arms | 65 King William Street | 212 yd | |
| St Pauls Working Men Club | 104 Montague Street | 237 yd | |
| Ribblesdale Tap | 35 Northgate | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QV Blackburn Ltd | 4 New Park House, Preston New Road | 211 yd | |
| Caesar | 9 Fielden Street | 245 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant Ltd | 21-23 King William Street | 270 yd | |
| Wokman | Wokman, 85 Montague Street | 289 yd | |
| Bun and Base | Bun and Base, St Andrews Street | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Foods | 14-16 King Street | 352 yd | |
| Aldi | Montague Street | 358 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 25 King Street | 415 yd | |
| Kurdish Supermarket | 52-54 King Street | 439 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Whalley Banks, King Street | 449 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waves Water Fun Centre (Closed) Nab Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 162 yd |
| Blackburn Sports Leisure Centre FEILDEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 197 yd |
| Blackburn College (Closed) Feilden Street | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| Total Shape (Closed) 39-41 39-41 King William Street | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Pure Gym (Blackburn The Mall) The Mall The Mall SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| West End Youth And Community Centre (Closed) Clayton Street | 411 yd | |
| Ymca (Blackburn) (Closed) Edinburgh House Edinburgh House Clarence Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 450 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) Montague Street | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| St Barnabas And St Paul'S Ce Primary School OAKENHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Phoenix Engineering CARLINGHURST ROAD | 590 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.