Redlam is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB2 1UN is located in the Mill Hill & Moorgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redlam, Blackburn, BB2 1UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 1UW, BB2 1UX, BB2 1UU, BB2 1XA, BB2 1UT, BB2 2SN, BB2 1UZ, BB2 2SJ, BB2 1UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB2 1UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1UN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 41.4% | 53.8% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 29.3% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 47.8% | 45.7% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 22.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 19.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 22.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84% | 85.4% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 90.6% | 85.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 85.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redlam was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Blackburn Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Redlam has the 16th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Blackburn Central and the 183rd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Redlam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2025-12-11 | £120,449 |
| 49 Redlam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2025-10-13 | £85,344 |
| 127 Redlam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2025-03-31 | £101,702 |
| 111 Redlam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-01-30 | £146,065 |
| 119 Redlam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2025-01-17 | £82,602 |
BB2 1UN 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Park Primary School Cavendish Place , BB2 2PN | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Infant School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , Mill Hill BB2 2RY | - not rated | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , BB2 2RY | - not rated | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Manor Road , BB2 6LX | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensley Fold (VC) Church of England Primary School Manor Road , BB2 6LX | - not rated | 745 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Park High School Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | - not rated | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 1,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Tree School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bla01 - Blackburn With Darwen 2 Lord Street West , 2nd Floor, Bank Chambers BB2 1JX | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Preparatory School The Stables , Shearbank Road BB1 8AZ | - not rated | 1,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Garden | 145 Redlam | 229 yd | |
| Shad House Tandoori Restaurant | 159 Wensley Road | 425 yd | |
| Mo Cha | 159 Wensley Road | 425 yd | |
| Mocca Bistro Caffe Bar | 36 Bank Top | 671 yd | |
| Original Sandwich Bar | 82 Whalley Banks | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head, 97-99 Redlam | 1 yd | |
| St Marks Conservative Club | St Marks Conservative Club, Preston Old Road | 391 yd | |
| Mill Hill Hotel | Mill Hill Hotel, Mill Hill Bridge Street | 519 yd | |
| Lion Hotel | 29 Wensley Road | 560 yd | |
| St Peters Parish Social Centre | St Peters Sports And Social Club, Queen Victoria Street | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Bowl | 171-173 Redlam | 229 yd | |
| Zen Zen Fish and Chips | 147 Redlam | 229 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | 166 Redlam | 249 yd | |
| The Blue Nile | 79 Bank Top | 385 yd | |
| My Roti Ltd | Unit 9, Wensley Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 79a Bank Top | 385 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin Park Community Primary School Cavendish Place | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Witton Park High School (Closed) Buncer Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Witton Park Academy BUNCER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| Griffin Park STANCLIFFE STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Mill Hill St Peters Football Club Queen Victoria Street | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| St Wilfrids C Of E Academy DUCKWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| Wensley Fold C Of E Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Crosshill Tennis Club CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL ROAD | tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Witton Park Arena WITTON COUNTRY PARK WITTON COUNTRY PARK PRESTON OLD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Phoenix Engineering CARLINGHURST ROAD | 908 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.