Area Information for Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ

Summary Back to Top

Hancock Street in Blackburn is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Blackburn Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Blackburn. This page combines information for the address Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BB2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for BB2 2LZ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen
Ward Blackburn Central
Constituency Blackburn * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ:

Stansfeld Street, Blackburn, BB2 2NG
Wellington Road, Blackburn, BB2 2NQ
Agnes Street, Blackburn, BB2 2NR
Taylor Close, Blackburn, BB2 2LU
Dickinson Close, Blackburn, BB2 2AY
Rodney Street, Blackburn, BB2 2NP

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BB2 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (55 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 55 property sales in Hancock Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Hancock Street, Blackburn consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 15
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 104
Flat (Purpose-Built) 9
Flat (Converted) 7
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 147
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Hancock Street, Blackburn contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 56% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 31
Owned with Mortgage 16
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 8
Rented: Other Social 7
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 77
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 1
Total 148

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 62
Two People 41
Three People 17
Four People 17
Five People 5
Six People 4
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 148

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 61
Family Household 72
Other Household 14
Total 147

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 34
Deprived In One Dimension 61
Deprived In Two Dimensions 34
Deprived In Three Dimensions 17
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 147

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around BB2 2LZ however is predominantly male (57%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 184
Female 141
Total 325

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 24
5-9 23
10-14 20
15-19 20
20-24 16
25-29 23
30-34 23
35-39 34
40-44 27
45-49 18
50-54 23
55-59 19
60-64 27
65-69 15
70-74 5
75-79 6
80-84 2
85+ 1
Total 326

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BB2 2LZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 118
Married 96
Separated 9
Divorced 23
Widowed 8
Total 254

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 142
Good 106
Fair 43
Bad 26
Very Bad 11
Total 328

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Hancock Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 42% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 33
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 17
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 31
No GCSEs or Equivalent 107
Other 20
Total 253

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Hancock Street, Blackburn can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 65% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 211
Mixed Ethnicity 11
Indian 49
Pakistani 34
Bangladeshi 4
Chinese 2
Other Asian 2
Black African 5
Arab 3
Other 8
Total 329

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Hancock Street, Blackburn), 57% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 186
European Union 89
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 45
Total 324

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 186
10+ Years 55
5-10 Years 17
2-5 Years 33
Less Than 2 Years 34
Total 325

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BB2 2LZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 73
United Kingdom 165
European Union 79
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 6

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 67
Christian 150
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 93
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 15
Total 326

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 73
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 27
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 15
Retired 28
Looking After Home or Family 32
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 25
Other 23
Total 252

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 2
Professional Occupations 7
Associate Professional Occupations 5
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 30
Elementary Occupations 33
Total 122

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 3
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 22
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 14
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 22
Semi-Routine Occupation 86
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 52
Full-time Student 15
Total 251

Policing and Crime (213) Back to Top

Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ is within the Galligreaves policing neighbourhood, under the Lancashire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 213 crimes were reported within half a mile of BB2 2LZ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 213 crimes committed near Hancock Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Galligreaves
St Johns Court
Ainsworth St
Blackburn
Force Website: http://lancashire.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to BB2 2LZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BB2 2LZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ. The nearest railway station is Mill Hill (Lancs), approximately 720 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mill Hill (Lancs) 720 yards
Blackburn 0.8 miles
Cherry Tree 1.1 miles
Pleasington 2.1 miles
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire 2.9 miles
Darwen 3.1 miles
Rishton 3.5 miles
Church & Oswaldtwistle 4.3 miles
Langho 4.9 miles
Accrington 5.2 miles
Huncoat 6.5 miles
Entwistle 6.7 miles
Whalley (Lancs) 6.7 miles
Bamber Bridge 6.8 miles
Hapton 7.8 miles
Lostock Hall 7.9 miles
Chorley 8.1 miles
Buckshaw Parkway 8.3 miles
Leyland 8.4 miles
Preston (Lancs) 8.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ. The nearest is St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School, approximately 80 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ. The nearest is St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, approximately 350 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 350 yards
    
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School 530 yards
    
Witton Park Academy 0.7 miles
    
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 0.9 miles
    
Blackburn Central High School 1 mile
    
Al Islah Girls' High School 1.1 miles  
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School 1.2 miles
    
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn 1.3 miles
    
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy 1.7 miles
    
Pleckgate High School 2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ. The nearest is Redlam Surgery, approximately 720 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ. The nearest is Dr Fahad Ghaffar, approximately half a mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ. The nearest is The Beardwood Hospital, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Hancock Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LZ. The nearest is Tyrrells & Embery, approximately 0.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in BB2 2LZ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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