Spring Lane is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 2PW 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 Spring Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 2PD, BB2 2PQ, BB2 2TH, BB2 2PS, BB2 2QY, BB2 2TJ, BB2 2QU, BB2 2TL, BB2 2PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB2 2PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.8% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.2% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 29.5% | 37.5% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 34.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 15% | 10.9% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 42.9% | 40.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 36.6% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 7.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.5% | 22.8% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 27.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97% | 84.8% | -12.2% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 96.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Lane was 122.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Blackburn Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Lane has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Blackburn Central and the 146th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Bank Private Hotel Spring Lane, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2002-10-11 | £813,536 |
BB2 2PW 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 retired residents living in BB2 2PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,364 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 | 2out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , BB2 2RY | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy Norfolk Street , Mill Hill BB2 4EW | 2out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School Hancock Street , BB2 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Infant School Shorrock Lane , BB2 4TT | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 1,910 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 | 1,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,790 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 | 1,813 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 | 1,557 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 377 yd | |
| Revolution Cafe | 29 New Chapel Street | 606 yd | |
| Mrs Meal Prep | Spring Bank Court, Spring Bank Close | 667 yd | |
| Mocca Bistro Caffe Bar | 36 Bank Top | 790 yd | |
| Shad House Tandoori Restaurant | 159 Wensley Road | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Hotel | Mill Hill Hotel, Mill Hill Bridge Street | 180 yd | |
| St Peters Parish Social Centre | St Peters Sports And Social Club, Queen Victoria Street | 276 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head, 97-99 Redlam | 400 yd | |
| St Marks Conservative Club | St Marks Conservative Club, Preston Old Road | 404 yd | |
| Havelock Inn | 1 Havelock Street | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Flower | 8 Markham Road | 252 yd | |
| Rice Bowl | 171-173 Redlam | 377 yd | |
| Zen Zen Fish and Chips | 147 Redlam | 377 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | 166 Redlam | 417 yd | |
| The Wellington | 1 Wellington Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 79a Bank Top | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill St Peters Football Club Queen Victoria Street | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| Griffin Park Community Primary School Cavendish Place | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Griffin Park STANCLIFFE STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Witton Park Academy BUNCER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| St Wilfrids C Of E Academy DUCKWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Witton Park High School (Closed) Buncer Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Witton Park Arena WITTON COUNTRY PARK WITTON COUNTRY PARK PRESTON OLD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 861 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.