Osborne Road is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 6ED is located in the Shear Brow & Corporation Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Osborne Road, Blackburn, BB2 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 6DJ, BB2 6EB, BB2 6EE, BB2 6HN, BB2 6EF, BB2 6EH, BB2 6HL, BB2 6EQ, BB2 6DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB2 6ED 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 | 51.3% | 50.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.7% | 1.0% | 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 | 30.6% | 39% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 7.5% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 54.4% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.9% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 18.5% | 15.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 14.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 20.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 26.7% | -1.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 14.2% | 26.9% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 23.8% |
| Pakistani | 20.9% | 36.6% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 33.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 56% | 25.1% | -30.9% | 81.4% | -56.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 88.1% | 78.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 14.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 78.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.8% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 18.4% | 46.2% | -27.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 66% | 6.5% | 59.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Road was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Billinge & Beardwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osborne Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood and the 121st lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% 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 Osborne Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-06-07 | £135,499 |
| 6 Osborne Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-03-22 | £163,311 |
| 8 Osborne Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-10-15 | £171,321 |
| 2 Osborne Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2011-12-09 | £187,213 |
| 12 Osborne Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2006-09-08 | £161,503 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB2 6ED area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Harwood Children's Centre Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Lynwood Road , BB2 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School St Silas Road , BB2 6JP | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School St Silas Road , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Junior School Clematis Street , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Infants' School Clematis Street , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beardwood Humanities College Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | - not rated | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park High School Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Preparatory School The Stables , Shearbank Road BB1 8AZ | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Steps Day Nursery and Preparatory School The Stables , 35 Shear Bank Road BB1 8AZ | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Tree School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | - not rated | 1,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdy's | 36 New Bank Road | 390 yd | |
| Sweet Palace | 28 New Bank Road | 390 yd | |
| Roomali at the Woodlands | 361-363 Preston New Road | 629 yd | |
| Creams Cafe Blackburn | Prestonway Service Station, Preston New Road | 840 yd | |
| Firebird | 65-67 Johnston Street | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Cricket Club | East Lancashire Cricket Club, Dukes Brow | 45 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, 29 Dukes Brow | 611 yd | |
| Polish Catholic Mission in Blackburn | 44 Preston New Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Fried and Grilled Chicken | 50 New Bank Road | 390 yd | |
| The Nile Original | Limefield, 4 Preston New Road | 711 yd | |
| Milad | 197a Preston New Road | 725 yd | |
| Subway Preston Way | Subway, 103 Preston New Road | 810 yd | |
| Harry's | 42 Devonport Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Makkah Halal Foods | 40-42 New Bank Road | 373 yd | |
| Aldi | Montague Street | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Golf Club BEARDWOOD BROW | golf | 254 yd |
| East Lancashire Club Dukes Brow | grass pitches, squash courts | 458 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School WEST PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Corporation Park WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls High School PRESTON NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Crosshill Tennis Club CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL ROAD | tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) Montague Street | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Wensley Fold C Of E Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Ymca (Blackburn) (Closed) Edinburgh House Edinburgh House Clarence Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,033 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.