Aintree Cottages is in Mellor Brook, Blackburn and in Ribble Valley district. BB2 7PP is located in the Mellor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aintree Cottages, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, BB2 7PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 7PJ, BB2 7PH, BB2 7PR, BB2 7PS, BB2 7PX, BB2 7NZ, BB2 7PL, BB2 7PQ, BB2 7PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB2 7PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.7% | 33.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 12.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 8% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 57.6% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 100% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 99.3% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 67.9% | 46.2% | 21.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aintree Cottages was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Billington & Langho average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aintree Cottages has the 16th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Billington & Langho and the 73rd highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aintree Cottages, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-09-11 | £182,362 |
| 5 Aintree Cottages, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-03-16 | £171,730 |
| 3 Aintree Cottages, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2009-07-15 | £201,167 |
| 7 Aintree Cottages, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2005-12-16 | £190,415 |
| 1 Aintree Cottages, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,550 | 2004-06-24 | £273,906 |
BB2 7PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 5,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston Longsight Road , Osbaldeston BB2 7HX | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School Brundhurst Fold , Mellor BB2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Commons Lane , Balderstone BB2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School Blackburn Meins Road , BB2 6QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammack Primary School Lammack Road , BB1 8LH | 3out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,634 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road , BB1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 4,906 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 5,377 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 | 4,612 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westholme School Wilmar Lodge , Meins Road BB2 6QU | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 5,420 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feildens Arms | Fieldens Arms, Whalley Road | 101 yd | |
| Bay Horse | Bay Horse Inn, Longsight Road | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mellor St. Mary C Of E Primary School BRUNDHURST FOLD | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 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% |
| 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.