Who lives in BB2 2QR
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in BB2 2QR, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,925 (2024)
Who lives in BB2 2QR
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BB2 2QR (Witton, Mill Hill & Hollin Bank) (about 1,925 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 0–4, at 8.5% of residents. 19.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 11.6% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
49.3% of residents are female and 50.7% male.
- Female49.3%51%
- Male50.7%49%
Relationship status
29% of adults in the BB2 2QR area are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 51.2% have never married.
How residents rate their health
72.1% of residents in the BB2 2QR area describe their health as good or very good, below the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good40.5%48.5%
- Good31.5%33.7%
- Fair15.9%12.7%
- Bad9%4%
- Very bad3%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.