York Lane is in Langho, Blackburn and in Ribble Valley district. BB6 8DW is located in the Billington & Langho electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Lane, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB6 8EN, BB6 8EL, BB6 8EH, BB6 8DL, BB6 8EW, BB6 8EQ, BB6 8EF, BB6 8DN, BB6 8ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB6 8DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 47.5% | 52.2% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 52.5% | 47.8% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 BB6 8DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68% 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 | 17.6% | 18.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.8% | 68% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 23.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 3.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 46.4% | 51.6% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 29.1% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 9.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 20.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 39% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.2% | 97.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 68.7% | 46.2% | 22.5% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Lane was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% higher than the Billington & Langho average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
York Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Billington & Langho and the 58th highest crime rate of 201 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

Households in this area have a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood York Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-07-22 | £457,910 |
| Woodcote York Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2024-11-28 | £251,291 |
| Copper Beeches York Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-03-28 | £368,012 |
| Hillcrest York Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-10-06 | £523,135 |
| Langdale York Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-03-30 | £374,899 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around York Lane, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8DW has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 12 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around York Lane, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8DW has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 12 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
BB6 8DW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BB6 8DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 BB6 8DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Harwood Children's Centre Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | - not rated | 5,123 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, Langho Whalley Road , Langho BB6 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School Whalley Road , Langho BB6 8AB | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesbury Church of England Primary School Lovely Hall Lane , Salesbury BB1 9EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood Primary School Rushton Street , Great Harwood BB6 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington Elker Lane , Billington BB7 9JA | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Elker Lane , Billington BB7 9JA | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 3out of 4 | 4,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden High School & Sports College Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | - not rated | 4,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road , BB1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 4,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cliffe School Blackburn Old Road , Great Harwood BB6 7UW | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copper House School 7 Station Road , Rishton BB1 4HF | - not rated | 4,651 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 4,791 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Willows Willow Grange , Henry Street BB1 4JJ | - not rated | 4,812 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF | - not rated | 4,913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prititaj | Whalley Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, Whalley Old Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake 'n' Butty | 98 Whalley Road | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Rc Primary School Langho WHALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 201 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 26.3% |
| Median download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.