The Fallows is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 5FP is located in the Livesey with Pleasington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 2017-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Fallows, Blackburn, BB2 5FP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 5FS, BB2 5FR, BB2 5DD, BB2 5FJ, BB2 5AB, BB2 5FN, BB2 5DB, BB2 5AG, BB2 5FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB2 5FP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 25.5% | 34.3% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 45.3% | -12.2% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 10.4% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 38.1% | 59.4% | 21.3% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 26.7% | -15.2% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 9.2% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.7% | 12.9% | -16.8% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 21.2% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 38% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 96% 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% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fallows was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% higher than the Billinge & Beardwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Fallows has the 29th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 187.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Fallows, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-07-10 | £355,338 |
| 61 The Fallows, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, a newly built property | £389,995 | 2025-05-21 | £404,058 |
| 45 The Fallows, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-12-04 | £346,471 |
| 41 The Fallows, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-04-28 | £320,416 |
| 11 The Fallows, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2023-01-12 | £395,808 |
BB2 5FP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 4,198 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 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Junior School Anglesey Street , BB2 4QG | 2out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn Preston Old Road , Feniscowles BB2 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead Infant School Shorrock Lane , BB2 4TT | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Feniscowles Primary School Livesey Branch Road , Feniscowles BB2 5EG | 3out of 4 | 1,309 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 | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 3,472 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 | 3,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 4,797 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 | 3,795 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 | 1,503 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westholme School Wilmar Lodge , Meins Road BB2 6QU | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavours | 12 Pinewood | 250 yd | |
| Great Village Restaurant | 2 Pinewood | 250 yd | |
| Beechwood Coffee Bar | Unit 4, Livesey Branch Road | 329 yd | |
| Nibbles | 414 Preston Old Road | 851 yd | |
| The Arches | 581-583 Preston Old Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow Inn | Brown Cow Inn, 125 Livesey Branch Road | 519 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Cricket Club Ltd | 459 Preston Old Road | 642 yd | |
| The Foundry | 631 Livesey Branch Road | 767 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | 362 Livesey Branch Road | 821 yd | |
| Beehive Inn | 426 Preston Old Road | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Tree Fish & Chips | 6 Pinewood | 250 yd | |
| Holly Tree Pizza House | 14 Pinewood | 250 yd | |
| Antalya Turkish Cuisine | 1 Hurstwood Avenue | 664 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Chippy | 420 Preston Old Road | 851 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 404-408 Preston Old Road | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Livesey Branch Road | 483 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 395 Preston Old Road | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bedes R C High School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Greenfields Community Centre GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Saint Francis' C Of E Primary School CHERRY TREE LANE | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Cherry Tree Cricket Club PRESTON OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Meadowhead Junior School ANGLESEY STREET | grass pitches | 995 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.