Taylor Close is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 2LU 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 Taylor Close, Blackburn, BB2 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 2LT, BB2 2LY, BB2 2LZ, BB2 2LW, BB2 1XL, BB2 2NG, BB2 2LP, BB2 2LS, BB2 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB2 2LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.3% 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 | 51.5% | 61.3% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 23.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 19.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 10.5% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) 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 | 37.5% | 40.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 27.2% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 11.4% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 2LU this area, 40% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 40% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 21.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 14% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 15.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 12.1% | 2.6% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 7% | 1.9% | -5.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 2.2% | -5.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 67.4% | 63.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
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 | 79.4% | 71.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 12% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 7.7% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 71.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 17% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.2% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 76.7% | -25.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 8.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylor Close was 194.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Blackburn Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Taylor Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Blackburn Central and the 74th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 284 Taylor Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2007-02-26 | £86,368 |
| 247 Taylor Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £34,800 | 2005-06-27 | £64,701 |
BB2 2LU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BB2 2LU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School Hancock Street , BB2 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Park Primary School Cavendish Place , BB2 2PN | 2out of 4 | 541 yd | Community 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 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy Norfolk Street , Mill Hill BB2 4EW | 2out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , BB2 2RY | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 503 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,399 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 | 1,531 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 | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocca Bistro Caffe Bar | 36 Bank Top | 321 yd | |
| Original Sandwich Bar | 82 Whalley Banks | 354 yd | |
| Grand Venue Banqueting Restaurant | Harrison Street | 464 yd | |
| Rajas | 28-30 Whalley Banks | 481 yd | |
| Raj Indian Cuisine | 106 Bolton Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Inn | 1 Havelock Street | 402 yd | |
| Lion Hotel | 29 Wensley Road | 686 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head, 97-99 Redlam | 713 yd | |
| St Peters Parish Social Centre | St Peters Sports And Social Club, Queen Victoria Street | 725 yd | |
| Ivy Hotel | Ivy Hotel, 65 Infirmary Street | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Delicious | 1b Wellington Road | 94 yd | |
| The Wellington | 1 Wellington Road | 194 yd | |
| Coal Fire | Unit 13 Hamilton Street | 321 yd | |
| The Meal Factory | Unit 14 Hamilton Street | 333 yd | |
| Jaffa Shawarma | 2 Bank Top | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 79a Bank Top | 379 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Ltd | Unit 4 Nova Scotia Retail Park, Bolton Road | 763 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Whalley Banks, King Street | 784 yd | |
| Kurdish Supermarket | 52-54 King Street | 801 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 25 King Street | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrids C Of E Academy DUCKWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 235 yd |
| Griffin Park STANCLIFFE STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Phoenix Engineering CARLINGHURST ROAD | 627 yd | |
| Probodies Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Griffin Park Community Primary School Cavendish Place | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Mill Hill St Peters Football Club Queen Victoria Street | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| St Barnabas And St Paul'S Ce Primary School OAKENHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Blackburn College (Closed) Feilden Street | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| West End Youth And Community Centre (Closed) Clayton Street | 988 yd | |
| Blackburn Sports Leisure Centre FEILDEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.