Stoops Fold, Mellor, Blackburn, BB2 7JS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB2 7JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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	53.7%	52.5%	-1.2%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	46.3%	47.5%	1.2%	49.0%	-1.5%

Partnership Status

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 7JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% 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	21%	18.7%	-2.3%	37.9%	-19.2%
Married: Opposite sex	57.7%	60%	2.3%	44.2%	15.8%
Separated	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	9.9%	9.7%	-0.2%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	9.6%	10.3%	0.7%	6.1%	4.2%

Health

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	52.7%	52.1%	-0.6%	48.4%	3.7%
Good health	33.5%	32%	-1.5%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	9.3%	10.6%	1.3%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	4.3%	4.7%	0.4%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.1%	12.7%	1.6%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	5.5%	-2.5%	9.6%	-4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	13.7%	-2.7%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	8%	5.2%	-2.8%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	12.4%	3.1%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	44.8%	49.2%	4.4%	33.8%	15.4%
Other	2.5%	1.3%	-1.2%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	3.1%	0.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	2%	1.7%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.3%	93.3%	-4.0%	81.4%	11.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	96%	95.3%	-0.7%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	95.8%	0.3%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4%	0.6%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.3%	76.7%	14.6%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	19.9%	37.2%	-17.3%
Christian	73.6%	46.2%	27.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Stoops Fold Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoops Fold was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Billington & Langho average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Stoops Fold has the 25th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Billington & Langho and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BB2 7JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Stoops Fold are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ribble Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Stoops Fold, Mellor, Blackburn, BB2 7JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB2 7JS

Average Price
£476,265

Semi-Detached
£272,216

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£680,314

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stoops Fold

Average Price
£421,708

Semi-Detached
£318,874

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£730,208

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stoops FoldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Stoops Fold, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-02-25	£289,615
Jenney Spring Stoops Fold, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£290,600	2002-12-12	£730,208
1 Stoops Fold, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£117,000	2001-07-05	£372,335
1 Stoops Fold, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£64,000	1996-08-16	£294,672

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB2 7JS

Employment

BB2 7JS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BB2 7JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	131
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	27
Human health and social work activities	27
Education	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Construction	8
Information and communication	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU	4out of 4	4,253 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School Brundhurst Fold , Mellor BB2 7JT	3out of 4	142 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston Longsight Road , Osbaldeston BB2 7HX	3out of 4	824 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Commons Lane , Balderstone BB2 7LL	3out of 4	2,611 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lammack Primary School Lammack Road , BB1 8LH	3out of 4	2,687 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Olive School Blackburn Meins Road , BB2 6QQ	4out of 4	2,874 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,814 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road , BB1 8QA	4out of 4	3,276 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD	3out of 4	4,210 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR	3out of 4	4,711 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD	4out of 4	4,997 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX	- not rated	3,705 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH	- not rated	4,438 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	3,652 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westholme School Wilmar Lodge , Meins Road BB2 6QU	- not rated	2,586 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD	- not rated	3,514 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH	4out of 4	4,346 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ	- not rated	4,843 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ	- not rated	5,138 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mellor Luncheon Club	Methodist Church, Mellor Lane		413 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Traders Arms	Traders Arms, Mellor Lane		529 yd
Bay Horse	Bay Horse Inn, Longsight Road		890 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mellor St. Mary C Of E Primary School BRUNDHURST FOLD	grass pitches	154 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.