New Chapel Street is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB2 2RD 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 New Chapel Street, Blackburn, BB2 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 2RB, BB2 2RE, BB2 2RG, BB2 2RF, BB2 2RQ, BB2 4BY, BB2 4BZ, BB2 2RH, BB2 2QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB2 2RD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.1% | 49.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 57.4% | 62.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 23.2% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 41.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 34.8% | 22.1% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 13.5% | -8.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.2% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 29.5% | 16.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.9% | 87% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 96.8% | 85.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 85.3% | -11.5% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Chapel Street was 207.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Blackburn Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Chapel Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Blackburn Central and the 65th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 New Chapel Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-24 | £92,848 |
| 12 New Chapel Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-09-29 | £63,705 |
| 8 New Chapel Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2023-09-18 | £107,140 |
| 18 New Chapel Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2023-07-19 | £90,495 |
| 32 New Chapel Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-02-23 | £94,283 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , BB2 2RY | 3out of 4 | 211 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 | 316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Park Primary School Cavendish Place , BB2 2PN | 2out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Infant School Shorrock Lane , BB2 4TT | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Junior School Anglesey Street , BB2 4QG | 2out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 2,286 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 | 1,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 3,165 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 | 2,203 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revolution Cafe | 29 New Chapel Street | 205 yd | |
| Mrs Meal Prep | Spring Bank Court, Spring Bank Close | 404 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 145 Redlam | 720 yd | |
| R & S Community Cafe | Albion Mill, Albion Street | 736 yd | |
| The Caff | 128 Livesey Branch Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Parish Social Centre | St Peters Sports And Social Club, Queen Victoria Street | 157 yd | |
| Mill Hill Hotel | Mill Hill Hotel, Mill Hill Bridge Street | 308 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 2 Canal Street | 355 yd | |
| Mill Hill Working Mens Club | Mill Hill Working Mens Club, Moorgate Street | 405 yd | |
| Havelock Inn | 1 Havelock Street | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill Hill Chippy | 33 New Chapel Street | 205 yd | |
| Brunch | 82 New Chapel Street | 205 yd | |
| Zands | 54 New Chapel Street | 205 yd | |
| Nabzys | 50 New Chapel Street | 205 yd | |
| Pizza + Grill City | 58 New Chapel Street | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 79a Bank Top | 894 yd | |
| Co-Op (formerly Livesey Service Station) | United Coopertative Ltd, Livesey Branch Road | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill St Peters Football Club Queen Victoria Street | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Griffin Park STANCLIFFE STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Griffin Park Community Primary School Cavendish Place | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| The Mill Health Studio (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Blackburn & District Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Albion Street | indoor bowls | 819 yd |
| Meadowhead Junior School ANGLESEY STREET | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Witton Park Academy BUNCER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Witton Park Arena WITTON COUNTRY PARK WITTON COUNTRY PARK PRESTON OLD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| St Wilfrids C Of E Academy DUCKWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.