Parkinson Street is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB2 4ET 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 Parkinson Street, Blackburn, BB2 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 4EU, BB2 4EX, BB2 4ES, BB2 4EQ, BB2 4EW, BB2 4BY, BB2 4EP, BB2 4BL, BB2 4GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB2 4ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 54.1% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 45.9% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 4ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 32.9% | 44.2% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 24.5% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 15% | 15.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
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 (64.6%) 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 | 31.4% | 35.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 29.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 19.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 14.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 4ET this area, 37.6% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 37.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 10.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 13.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 93.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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% | 93.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkinson Street was 197.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Blackburn Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Parkinson Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Blackburn Central and the 72nd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Parkinson Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2023-12-01 | £95,750 |
| 33 Parkinson Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-07-18 | £88,204 |
| 41 Parkinson Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2022-01-21 | £11,710 |
| 41A Parkinson Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-07-16 | £130,205 |
| 7 Parkinson Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2019-01-08 | £77,307 |
BB2 4ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy Norfolk Street , Mill Hill BB2 4EW | 2out of 4 | 136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , BB2 2RY | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Park Primary School Cavendish Place , BB2 2PN | 2out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Infant School Shorrock Lane , BB2 4TT | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School Hancock Street , BB2 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 3,130 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 | 2,201 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 1,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Meal Prep | Spring Bank Court, Spring Bank Close | 178 yd | |
| Revolution Cafe | 29 New Chapel Street | 258 yd | |
| R & S Community Cafe | Albion Mill, Albion Street | 548 yd | |
| Master Fu's | 184 Bolton Road | 719 yd | |
| The Caff | 128 Livesey Branch Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Parish Social Centre | St Peters Sports And Social Club, Queen Victoria Street | 238 yd | |
| Mill Hill Working Mens Club | Mill Hill Working Mens Club, Moorgate Street | 290 yd | |
| Havelock Inn | 1 Havelock Street | 371 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | 2 Canal Street | 405 yd | |
| Mill Hill Hotel | Mill Hill Hotel, Mill Hill Bridge Street | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Fifty | 1 Stakes Hall Place | 169 yd | |
| The Old Mill Hill Chippy | 33 New Chapel Street | 258 yd | |
| Brunch | 82 New Chapel Street | 258 yd | |
| Zands | 54 New Chapel Street | 258 yd | |
| Nabzys | 50 New Chapel Street | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 79a Bank Top | 882 yd | |
| Co-Op (formerly Livesey Service Station) | United Coopertative Ltd, Livesey Branch Road | 927 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, Livesey Branch Road | 993 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Aldi Stores Ltd, Ewood Mill | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill St Peters Football Club Queen Victoria Street | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Griffin Park STANCLIFFE STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| The Mill Health Studio (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Blackburn & District Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Albion Street | indoor bowls | 645 yd |
| Griffin Park Community Primary School Cavendish Place | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Meadowhead Junior School ANGLESEY STREET | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| St Wilfrids C Of E Academy DUCKWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 961 yd |
| Blackburn Rovers Fc (Ewood Park) EWOOD PARK EWOOD PARK NUTTALL STREET | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Sportlife Fitness Centre (Blackburn) (Closed) Ewood Park Ewood Park Nuttall Street | health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 98 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.