Cambridge Drive is in Blackburn and in Hyndburn district. BB1 2DG is located in the St Oswald's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambridge Drive, Blackburn, BB1 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB1 2DQ, BB1 3LW, BB1 3LR, BB1 3LP, BB1 2DF, BB1 2DH, BB1 2DN, BB1 3NH, BB1 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB1 2DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 46.2% | 53% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 53.8% | 47% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 31.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 49.2% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 38.5% | 43.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 36.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 22.5% | 18.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 17.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 28.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 88.3% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 96.8% | 95% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Drive was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Immanuel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambridge Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel and the 45th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Cambridge Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-04-15 | £180,563 |
| 16 Cambridge Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-11-25 | £171,102 |
| 51 Cambridge Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-06-22 | £182,966 |
| 2 Cambridge Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2020-12-08 | £168,078 |
| 14 Cambridge Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-07-23 | £163,648 |
BB1 2DG 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 BB1 2DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES | - not rated | 3,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Mount St James , Stanhill Road BB1 2DR | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Mount St James , Stanhill Road BB1 2DR | - not rated | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth Infant School Rothesay Road , BB1 2EL | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Intack Primary School Whitebirk Road , BB1 3HY | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's RC Primary School Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadsworth High School Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HT | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Technology College Shadsworth Road , BB1 2HT | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 3,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 3,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands Virtual School Shadsworth Childrens Centre , Shadsworth Road BB1 2HR | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Ilm Wal Huda 32 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty | 33b Windsor Road, Knuzden Brook | 89 yd | |
| The Blackburn Bus Company | Intack Garage, Whitebirk Road | 597 yd | |
| Wright's Bites | 289 - 291 Accrington Road | 664 yd | |
| Nashta Ltd | 229-231 Accrington Road | 877 yd | |
| MyLahore Blackburn | 98 Whitebirk Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Knuzden Tap | 35b Windsor Road, Knuzden Brook | 115 yd | |
| Intack Inn | 361 Accrington Road | 665 yd | |
| Foresters Arms Public House | 92 Fecitt Brow | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooking Pot | 33 Windsor Road, Knuzden Brook | 89 yd | |
| Mr Panda | 8 Knuzden Brook, Oswaldtwistle | 373 yd | |
| Big Local Community Shop | 339-341 Accrington Road | 569 yd | |
| Saffron Tandoori | 349 Accrington Road | 665 yd | |
| Subway | 1a Frontier Park, Frontier Avenue | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Oswalds C Of E Primary School MOUNT ST. JAMES | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Intack Primary School WHITEBIRK ROAD | grass pitches | 823 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 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.