Bailey Close is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 4FT is located in the Blackburn South & Lower Darwen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bailey Close, Blackburn, BB2 4FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 4FP, BB2 4FN, BB2 4FQ, BB2 4FS, BB2 4FR, BB2 4NR, BB2 4FA, BB2 4FL, BB2 4FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB2 4FT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.7% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 38.5% | 39.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.5% | 62.9% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 27.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 18.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 18% | -0.7% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 35.5% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 95.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98% | 94.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bailey Close was 10.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Blackburn South & Lower Darwen average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bailey Close has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen and the 7th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bailey Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-07-18 | £199,205 |
| 5 Bailey Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-04-16 | £150,332 |
| 4 Bailey Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-04-04 | £218,148 |
| 6 Bailey Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2024-01-19 | £220,741 |
| 3 Bailey Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2023-04-05 | £183,882 |
BB2 4FT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN | 4out of 4 | 4,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Jack Walker Way , Fernhurst Farm BB2 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Junior School Anglesey Street , BB2 4QG | 2out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Infant School Shorrock Lane , BB2 4TT | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community 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 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Infant School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,374 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 | 2,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 4,090 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 | 3,247 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 | 696 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 696 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butty-licious | 424 Bolton Road | 344 yd | |
| The Caff | 128 Livesey Branch Road | 368 yd | |
| Sodexo T/A Blackburn Rovers Hospitality& Kitchens | Ewood Park, Nuttall Street | 433 yd | |
| Sodexo T/A Blackburn Rovers Retail, Fanzone & Bars | Ewood Park, Nuttall Street | 433 yd | |
| R & S Community Cafe | Albion Mill, Albion Street | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewood Park Working Mens Club | 316-322 Bolton Road | 366 yd | |
| New Dragon | 308 Bolton Road | 368 yd | |
| The Gate | 166-168 Livesey Branch Road | 446 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 1 Ewood | 448 yd | |
| The Fernhurst | 466 Bolton Road | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Livesey Branch Road | 330 yd | |
| Romero's Blackburn Ltd | 314 Bolton Road | 368 yd | |
| Wokstar | 312 Bolton Road | 368 yd | |
| Indian Kitchen | 332 Bolton Road | 368 yd | |
| Nabil's Convenience Store Waffle Mania | 4 Ouseburn Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, Livesey Branch Road | 330 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Aldi Stores Ltd, Ewood Mill | 366 yd | |
| Co-Op (formerly Livesey Service Station) | United Coopertative Ltd, Livesey Branch Road | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sportlife Fitness Centre (Blackburn) (Closed) Ewood Park Ewood Park Nuttall Street | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Blackburn Rovers Fc (Ewood Park) EWOOD PARK EWOOD PARK NUTTALL STREET | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Blackburn Rovers Community Trust STEWART STREET | artificial grass pitch | 501 yd |
| The Mill Health Studio (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Blackburn & District Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Albion Street | indoor bowls | 512 yd |
| Bank Hey Pool (Closed) Heys Lane | swimming pool | 560 yd |
| The Heights Free School HEYS LANE | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| St Andrews Church Of England Primary School (Closed) Scotland Bank Terrace | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Roman Road Community Pitch MANXMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Meadowhead Junior School ANGLESEY STREET | grass pitches | 926 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.