Addison Street is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB2 1HJ is located in the Wensley Fold electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Addison Street, Blackburn, BB2 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 1HP, BB2 1HH, BB2 1EP, BB2 1HW, BB2 1HT, BB2 1HN, BB2 1EN, BB2 1HR, BB2 6BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB2 1HJ is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 47.2% | 46.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 33.6% | 39.9% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 4.5% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 45.3% | 47% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 1HJ this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 29.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 14.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 24.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 15.3% | 5% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.5% 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 | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 15.3% | 18.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 15.4% |
| Pakistani | 50.2% | 57.7% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 55.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 23.9% | 13.5% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -67.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 61.6% | 58.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.3% | 30.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.2% | 59.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 23.6% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 3.6% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.3% | 37.2% | -32.9% |
| Christian | 11.2% | 46.2% | -35.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 77% | 6.5% | 70.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addison Street was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.9% higher than the Billinge & Beardwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addison Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood and the 164th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 Addison Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2026-02-16 | £120,128 |
| 205 Addison Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2025-11-19 | £52,694 |
| 207 Addison Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2022-04-01 | £84,572 |
| 195 Addison Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2018-09-21 | £106,632 |
| 177 Addison Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2017-11-03 | £83,106 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB2 1HJ 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 | 109 |
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Other | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Harwood Children's Centre Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 450 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School St Silas Road , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Junior School Clematis Street , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Infants' School Clematis Street , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 450 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | - not rated | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Witton Park High School Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | - not rated | 1,148 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 | 613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 383 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Tree School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | - not rated | 467 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Preparatory School The Stables , Shearbank Road BB1 8AZ | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Steps Day Nursery and Preparatory School The Stables , 35 Shear Bank Road BB1 8AZ | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebird | 65-67 Johnston Street | 227 yd | |
| Creams Cafe Blackburn | Prestonway Service Station, Preston New Road | 282 yd | |
| Grillish Peri Peri Chicken and Ribs | 21 Johnston Street | 334 yd | |
| Petra'z | 14a Johnston Street | 334 yd | |
| Desi Karahi Blackburn | 14a Johnston Street | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, 29 Dukes Brow | 334 yd | |
| St Pauls Working Men Club | 104 Montague Street | 478 yd | |
| Lion Hotel | 29 Wensley Road | 502 yd | |
| Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn | 44 Preston New Road | 654 yd | |
| East Lancashire Cricket Club | East Lancashire Cricket Club, Dukes Brow | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's | 42 Devonport Road | 62 yd | |
| Milad | 197a Preston New Road | 151 yd | |
| Jabir's Ranch | 25 Devonport Road | 209 yd | |
| The Nile Original | Limefield, 4 Preston New Road | 266 yd | |
| Subway Preston Way | Subway, 103 Preston New Road | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Montague Street | 341 yd | |
| Al Makkah Halal Foods | 40-42 New Bank Road | 490 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Whalley Banks, King Street | 809 yd | |
| Kurdish Supermarket | 52-54 King Street | 819 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79a Bank Top | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sol Fitness (Closed) Montague Street | health and fitness suite | 307 yd |
| St Barnabas And St Paul'S Ce Primary School OAKENHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| East Lancashire Club Dukes Brow | grass pitches, squash courts | 419 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School WEST PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| Crosshill Tennis Club CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL ROAD | tennis courts | 512 yd |
| Corporation Park WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Blackburn College (Closed) Feilden Street | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Phoenix Engineering CARLINGHURST ROAD | 634 yd | |
| Blackburn Sports Leisure Centre FEILDEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Ymca (Blackburn) (Closed) Edinburgh House Edinburgh House Clarence Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 693 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.