Redlam is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB2 1UW 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 Redlam, Blackburn, BB2 1UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 1UN, BB2 2SN, BB2 1UU, BB2 1UX, BB2 1XA, BB2 1UT, BB2 2SJ, BB2 1UZ, BB2 2SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB2 1UW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 47.6% | 47.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 39.3% | 37.1% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 45.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 47.6% | 41.5% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 39.8% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 19.2% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 22.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 30.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0.4% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 15% | 10.0% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 19.8% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 88.6% | 63.5% | -25.1% | 81.4% | -17.9% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 92.4% | 89.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 89.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Muslim | 34.7% | 6.5% | 28.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redlam was 84.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% higher than the Billinge & Beardwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redlam has the 21st highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood and the 197th 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 -92.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Redlam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2026-03-06 | £180,000 |
| 138 Redlam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2026-02-05 | £138,020 |
| 128 Redlam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2026-01-21 | £93,142 |
| 110 Redlam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2025-09-12 | £82,702 |
| 90 Redlam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-08-05 | £87,140 |
BB2 1UW 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 2,652 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 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Infant School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , Mill Hill BB2 2RY | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Manor Road , BB2 6LX | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensley Fold (VC) Church of England Primary School Manor Road , BB2 6LX | - not rated | 710 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , BB2 2RY | - not rated | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | - not rated | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,071 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 | 1,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,421 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 | 974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 1,428 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 | 1,495 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Preparatory School The Stables , Shearbank Road BB1 8AZ | - not rated | 1,881 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 | 231 yd | |
| Shad House Tandoori Restaurant | 159 Wensley Road | 394 yd | |
| Mo Cha | 159 Wensley Road | 394 yd | |
| Mocca Bistro Caffe Bar | 36 Bank Top | 685 yd | |
| Original Sandwich Bar | 82 Whalley Banks | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head, 97-99 Redlam | 35 yd | |
| St Marks Conservative Club | St Marks Conservative Club, Preston Old Road | 396 yd | |
| Mill Hill Hotel | Mill Hill Hotel, Mill Hill Bridge Street | 546 yd | |
| Lion Hotel | 29 Wensley Road | 552 yd | |
| St Peters Parish Social Centre | St Peters Sports And Social Club, Queen Victoria Street | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Bowl | 171-173 Redlam | 231 yd | |
| Zen Zen Fish and Chips | 147 Redlam | 231 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | 166 Redlam | 245 yd | |
| My Roti Ltd | Unit 9, Wensley Road | 393 yd | |
| The Blue Nile | 79 Bank Top | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 79a Bank Top | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin Park Community Primary School Cavendish Place | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Witton Park High School (Closed) Buncer Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Witton Park Academy BUNCER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 509 yd |
| Griffin Park STANCLIFFE STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Mill Hill St Peters Football Club Queen Victoria Street | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| St Wilfrids C Of E Academy DUCKWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| Wensley Fold C Of E Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Crosshill Tennis Club CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL ROAD | tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Witton Park Arena WITTON COUNTRY PARK WITTON COUNTRY PARK PRESTON OLD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Phoenix Engineering CARLINGHURST ROAD | 912 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 | 139 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.