Rawstorne Street is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB2 6NU 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 Rawstorne Street, Blackburn, BB2 6NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 6NX, BB2 1QD, BB2 1QA, BB2 6NZ, BB2 1QE, BB2 6NT, BB2 1QG, BB2 1QQ, BB2 6NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB2 6NU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 49.9% | 57.4% | 7.5% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 42.6% | -7.5% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 | 41.3% | 38.3% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 43.1% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 38.7% | 49.7% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 11.3% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 6NU this area, 41.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 41.9% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 23.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 18% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34% 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 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 22.1% | 40.6% | 18.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 54.8% | 34% | -20.8% | 81.4% | -47.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 77.9% | 56.7% | -21.2% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 12.7% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 24.2% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 56.3% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 15.6% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.8% | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.4% | 37.2% | -30.8% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Muslim | 57% | 6.5% | 50.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rawstorne Street was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% higher than the Billinge & Beardwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rawstorne Street has the 31st highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood and the 177th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Rawstorne Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2023-02-03 | £105,402 |
| 85 Rawstorne Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-09-30 | £107,362 |
| 14 Rawstorne Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2022-07-29 | £55,274 |
| 105 Rawstorne Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2022-05-27 | £99,120 |
| 6 Rawstorne Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2021-08-27 | £142,308 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB2 6NU 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 | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 2,418 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 | 514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Park Primary School Cavendish Place , BB2 2PN | 2out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School St Silas Road , BB2 6JP | 1out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Lynwood Road , BB2 6HQ | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,927 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 | 928 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 | 680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westholme School Wilmar Lodge , Meins Road BB2 6QU | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 301 yd | |
| Mo Cha | 159 Wensley Road | 301 yd | |
| Firebird | 65-67 Johnston Street | 460 yd | |
| Blackburn Foodbank | The Oaks, Oakenhurst Road | 474 yd | |
| Mocca Bistro Caffe Bar | 36 Bank Top | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Hotel | 29 Wensley Road | 128 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head, 97-99 Redlam | 541 yd | |
| St Pauls Working Men Club | 104 Montague Street | 727 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, 29 Dukes Brow | 798 yd | |
| St Marks Conservative Club | St Marks Conservative Club, Preston Old Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Tandoori | 73 Wensley Road | 73 yd | |
| My Roti Ltd | Unit 9, Wensley Road | 300 yd | |
| The Nile Original | Limefield, 4 Preston New Road | 413 yd | |
| Milad | 197a Preston New Road | 427 yd | |
| Harry's | 42 Devonport Road | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 79a Bank Top | 458 yd | |
| Aldi | Montague Street | 670 yd | |
| Al Makkah Halal Foods | 40-42 New Bank Road | 756 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Whalley Banks, King Street | 829 yd | |
| Kurdish Supermarket | 52-54 King Street | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas And St Paul'S Ce Primary School OAKENHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Crosshill Tennis Club CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL TENNIS CLUB CROSSHILL ROAD | tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Phoenix Engineering CARLINGHURST ROAD | 547 yd | |
| St Wilfrids C Of E Academy DUCKWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Wensley Fold C Of E Primary Academy MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Griffin Park Community Primary School Cavendish Place | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Sol Fitness (Closed) Montague Street | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Blackburn College (Closed) Feilden Street | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Witton Park High School (Closed) Buncer Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Blackburn Sports Leisure Centre FEILDEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.