Banbury Close is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 5AY is located in the Livesey with Pleasington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banbury Close, Blackburn, BB2 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 5AA, BB2 5AX, BB2 5AZ, BB2 5BG, BB2 5AQ, BB2 5DB, BB2 5BD, BB2 5BB, BB2 5AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB2 5AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB2 5AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.4% | 25.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 60.8% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 40.7% | 42.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 16.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 5.3% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 26.2% | 21.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 25.1% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.3% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 98.9% | 94% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 94.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 71.1% | 46.2% | 24.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banbury Close was 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% higher than the Billinge & Beardwood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Banbury Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood and the 189th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 607.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Banbury Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-02-28 | £194,176 |
| 10 Banbury Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2020-08-06 | £193,990 |
| 6 Banbury Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2019-07-05 | £239,349 |
| 10 Banbury Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2019-04-18 | £207,711 |
| 6 Banbury Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-06-07 | £251,449 |
BB2 5AY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB2 5AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School Cherry Tree Lane , Cherry Tree BB2 5NX | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn Preston Old Road , Feniscowles BB2 5EP | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feniscowles Primary School Livesey Branch Road , Feniscowles BB2 5EG | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Junior School Anglesey Street , BB2 4QG | 2out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Infant School Shorrock Lane , BB2 4TT | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 3,448 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 | 3,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 4,884 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 | 3,873 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 | 1,817 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westholme School Wilmar Lodge , Meins Road BB2 6QU | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Coffee Bar | Unit 4, Livesey Branch Road | 69 yd | |
| Flavours | 12 Pinewood | 353 yd | |
| Great Village Restaurant | 2 Pinewood | 353 yd | |
| The Arches | 581-583 Preston Old Road | 577 yd | |
| Nibbles | 414 Preston Old Road | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Cricket Club Ltd | 459 Preston Old Road | 509 yd | |
| The Foundry | 631 Livesey Branch Road | 541 yd | |
| Beehive Inn | 426 Preston Old Road | 773 yd | |
| Brown Cow Inn | Brown Cow Inn, 125 Livesey Branch Road | 808 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 391 Preston Old Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Tree Fish & Chips | 6 Pinewood | 353 yd | |
| Holly Tree Pizza House | 14 Pinewood | 353 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Chippy | 420 Preston Old Road | 793 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 404-408 Preston Old Road | 819 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Cuisine | 1 Hurstwood Avenue | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Livesey Branch Road | 229 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 395 Preston Old Road | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis' C Of E Primary School CHERRY TREE LANE | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Cherry Tree Cricket Club PRESTON OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| St Bedes R C High School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Greenfields Community Centre GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 709 yd |
| St Paul'S Roman Catholic Primary School PRESTON OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 937 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.