50POPULATION
8.1%UNEMPLOYED
35%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
13%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of BB3 2AL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BB3 2AL in Blackburn, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about BB3 2AL from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 79%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52%Male
  • 48%Female

From the last census, 52% of people in BB32AL male, and 48% female. Men outnumber women in Sunnyhurst.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 38%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 42%SINGLE
  • 35%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in BB3 2AL is 42%. Single and 'other' people is 59%.

ETHNICITY

  • 88%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

88% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85.4%WORKING
  • 8.1%UNEMPLOYED

8.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Local Amenities

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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BB32AL Postcode Breakdown

BBAREA3DISTRICT2SECTORALUNIT
Full PostcodeBB3 2AL
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownBlackburn
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

BB32AL Postal District

Compass Postal District

BB3 2AL postcode is located in the postal town of Blackburn. Blackburn postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode BB3 2AL.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Darwen0.5 miles NW
Withnell3.6 miles W
Oswaldtwistle3.7 miles NE
Blackburn4 miles N
Belmont4.4 miles SW
Turton4.9 miles SE
Church5.1 miles NE
Hoghton5.2 miles W
Edgworth5.3 miles SE
Haslingden5.3 miles E
Clayton Le Moors6 miles NE
Holcombe6.1 miles E
Great Harwood6.5 miles N
Stubbins6.7 miles E
Accrington6.8 miles NE
London182 miles SE
Glasgow163 miles NW
Edinburgh159 miles N
Cardiff155 miles S
Liverpool29 miles SW
Southampton199 miles SE
Saint Ives200 miles S

Mountain challenge inspires women to overcome fears

A group of six women are going on their first international trek to climb an African peak for charity.

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Fire crews tackle double decker bus blaze

The cause of the fire in Blackburn has not yet been revealed and there were no reports of any injuries.

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'I thought they hated me' Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball

Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too.

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Extra trading day for city's outdoor market

One market trader said he "could not be happier" about it.

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No-nonsense landladies who made the seaside special

The landladies were famed for their gruff reputation but helped families create special memories.

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Shaun Ryder to perform at Adidas exhibition launch

Shaun Ryder's Black Grape and Stereo MC's will perform at an exhibition in aid of a youth homeless shelter.

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Lavery, Ekpiteta & Connolly leaving Blackpool

Defensive duo Marvin Ekpiteta and Callum Connolly and Northern Ireland striker Shayne Lavery have been released by League One Blackpool.

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MP sworn in at Commons after by-election win

Chris Webb is the second Labour MP to represent Blackpool South in 79 years.

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