Carnarvon Road is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 6NL is located in the Wensley Fold electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carnarvon Road, Blackburn, BB2 6NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 6NJ, BB2 6NN, BB2 6LU, BB2 6LT, BB2 6NH, BB2 6LR, BB2 6ND, BB2 6NW, BB2 6LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB2 6NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 55.5% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 44.5% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 6NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 26.9% | 31.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 57.6% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 4.5% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 42.5% | 54% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 30.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 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.
In the area around BB2 6NL this area, 28.5% 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 | 26.4% | 28.5% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 8.5% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 24.8% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 13.4% | 5.3% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.7% 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 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 24.6% | 22.1% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 19.0% |
| Pakistani | 36.2% | 48.6% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 45.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 35.2% | 18.7% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -62.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 76.1% | 67.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.6% | 25% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 19.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 67.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 23.3% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 3.5% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.1% | 37.2% | -33.1% |
| Christian | 13.4% | 46.2% | -32.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 76.2% | 6.5% | 69.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carnarvon Road was 86.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% higher than the Billinge & Beardwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carnarvon Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood and the 194th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Carnarvon Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-01-27 | £142,610 |
| 50 Carnarvon Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2020-02-20 | £142,413 |
| 48 Carnarvon Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2018-05-10 | £154,355 |
| 60 Carnarvon Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2015-12-04 | £144,259 |
| 58 Carnarvon Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2014-11-28 | £156,484 |
BB2 6NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in BB2 6NL 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 | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Manor Road , BB2 6LX | 4out of 4 | 278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensley Fold (VC) Church of England Primary School Manor Road , BB2 6LX | - not rated | 278 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Junior School Clematis Street , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Infants' School Clematis Street , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School St Silas Road , BB2 6JP | - not rated | 470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Park High School Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | - not rated | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,861 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 | 488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palm Tree School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Preparatory School The Stables , Shearbank Road BB1 8AZ | - not rated | 1,332 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 | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shad House Tandoori Restaurant | 159 Wensley Road | 299 yd | |
| Mo Cha | 159 Wensley Road | 299 yd | |
| Birdy's | 36 New Bank Road | 452 yd | |
| Sweet Palace | 28 New Bank Road | 452 yd | |
| Firebird | 65-67 Johnston Street | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Hotel | 29 Wensley Road | 526 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head, 97-99 Redlam | 723 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, 29 Dukes Brow | 739 yd | |
| East Lancashire Cricket Club | East Lancashire Cricket Club, Dukes Brow | 787 yd | |
| St Pauls Working Men Club | 104 Montague Street | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nile Original | Limefield, 4 Preston New Road | 251 yd | |
| My Roti Ltd | Unit 9, Wensley Road | 300 yd | |
| Milad | 197a Preston New Road | 362 yd | |
| Imran Tandoori | 73 Wensley Road | 416 yd | |
| Sahara Fried and Grilled Chicken | 50 New Bank Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Makkah Halal Foods | 40-42 New Bank Road | 465 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 79a Bank Top | 816 yd | |
| Aldi | Montague Street | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crosshill Tennis Club CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL ROAD | tennis courts | 129 yd |
| Wensley Fold C Of E Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Witton Park High School (Closed) Buncer Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| East Lancashire Club Dukes Brow | grass pitches, squash courts | 724 yd |
| St Barnabas And St Paul'S Ce Primary School OAKENHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) Montague Street | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School WEST PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Griffin Park Community Primary School Cavendish Place | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Witton Park Academy BUNCER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 908 yd |
| Phoenix Engineering CARLINGHURST ROAD | 910 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.