Demographics report
Demographics near BB2 2SS
Census profile
Demographics around BB2 2SS
Benchmarks
How this postcode compares
MeasurePostcode areaAverage for Blackburn with DarwenAverage for England
Main ethnic groupAsian
Postcode area63.4%Average for Blackburn with Darwen27.3%Average for England8.9%Significant presencewhite british, asian pakistani, asian other
Postcode area54.6%Average for Blackburn with Darwen80.8%Average for EnglandMain religionChristian
Postcode area62.5%Average for Blackburn with Darwen46.8%Average for EnglandPopulation densityPeople per sq km
Postcode area614Average for Blackburn with Darwen2,842Average for England3,535Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Postcode area56.3%Average for Blackburn with Darwen58.9%Average for England60.4%Main tenureOwner-occupied
Postcode area86.7%Average for Blackburn with Darwen66.5%Average for England61.8%Main country of birthuk
Postcode area87.6%Average for Blackburn with Darwen80.3%Average for EnglandOfficial wellbeing index
Neighbourhood wellbeing decile
8/ 10
Top 30% in England
This small area sits on the stronger side of the official England neighbourhood wellbeing ranking.
Housing & servicesDecile 2
Major pressure
CrimeDecile 7
Relatively strong
Living environmentDecile 7
Relatively strong
EducationDecile 7
Relatively strong
HealthDecile 8
Relatively strong
JobsDecile 8
Relatively strong
People & community
Who lives here
Ethnic composition
White30.7%
Asian63.4%
Black1%
Mixed2.5%
Other2.3%
Detailed mix
asian indian37.7%
white british29.3%
asian pakistani24%
asian other1.3%
mixed white asian1.2%
other any1.2%
other arab1.1%
mixed other1.1%
Born: uk87.6%
Born: no passport10.1%
Born: ireland0.4%
Born: india0.3%
Born: pakistan0.3%
Religion
Religion profile around BB2 2SS
Largest groupChristian62.5% of usual residents in the matched Census area
Christian62.5%
No religion19%
Muslim12.6%
Religion not stated5%
Hindu0.4%
Other religion0.3%
Buddhist0.2%
Area rating breakdown
How LocaleIQ rates this neighbourhood
Safety
53/100Income
78/100Employment
57/100Education
61/100Health
78/100Housing access
11/100Property
49/100Insight
What the profile means
- Decile 8/10 in England for the small area around this postcode.
- 9% of households are privately rented in the local Census area.