New Bank Road is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB2 6JL is located in the Billinge & Beardwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Bank Road, Blackburn, BB2 6JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 6JZ, BB2 6HH, BB2 6JN, BB2 6LB, BB2 6JJ, BB2 6HJ, BB2 6LA, BB2 6HQ, BB2 6JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB2 6JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 6JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 22.3% | 25.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 63.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 4.3% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 47.8% | 55.6% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 30.6% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 6JL this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 29.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 23.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 15.7% | 4.4% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11% 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 | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 31.9% | 34.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 31.6% |
| Pakistani | 37.3% | 41.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 38.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 19.5% | 11% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -70.4% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 62.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 62.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.1% | 29.7% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 24.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 62.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 20.9% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 5.7% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 9.2% | 1.2% | 8.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.2% | 37.2% | -34.0% |
| Christian | 5.1% | 46.2% | -41.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 85.7% | 6.5% | 79.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Bank Road was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Billinge & Beardwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Bank Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood and the 31st lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 New Bank Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-11-27 | £123,844 |
| 49 New Bank Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2020-11-26 | £183,014 |
| 71 New Bank Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2019-09-27 | £163,310 |
| 84 New Bank Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2019-06-14 | £91,629 |
| 110 New Bank Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-03-08 | £119,844 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB2 6JL 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Silas's CofE Primary School St Silas Road , BB2 6JP | 1out of 4 | 189 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Lynwood Road , BB2 6HQ | 2out of 4 | 235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School Blackburn Meins Road , BB2 6QQ | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Manor Road , BB2 6LX | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 769 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road , BB1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,627 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 | 770 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 409 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westholme School Wilmar Lodge , Meins Road BB2 6QU | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 2,951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 207 yd | |
| Sweet Palace | 28 New Bank Road | 207 yd | |
| Roomali at the Woodlands | 361-363 Preston New Road | 447 yd | |
| Creams Cafe Blackburn | Prestonway Service Station, Preston New Road | 820 yd | |
| Shad House Tandoori Restaurant | 159 Wensley Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Cricket Club | East Lancashire Cricket Club, Dukes Brow | 250 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, 29 Dukes Brow | 627 yd | |
| Lion Hotel | 29 Wensley Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Fried and Grilled Chicken | 50 New Bank Road | 207 yd | |
| The Nile Original | Limefield, 4 Preston New Road | 513 yd | |
| Milad | 197a Preston New Road | 567 yd | |
| Harry's | 42 Devonport Road | 738 yd | |
| Subway Preston Way | Subway, 103 Preston New Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Makkah Halal Foods | 40-42 New Bank Road | 186 yd | |
| Aldi | Montague Street | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Golf Club BEARDWOOD BROW | golf | 392 yd |
| Crosshill Tennis Club CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL ROAD | tennis courts | 445 yd |
| East Lancashire Club Dukes Brow | grass pitches, squash courts | 499 yd |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls High School PRESTON NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Wensley Fold C Of E Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School WEST PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Corporation Park WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) Montague Street | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| St Barnabas And St Paul'S Ce Primary School OAKENHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 140.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.