Cardwell Place is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 1LG is located in the Blackburn Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardwell Place, Blackburn, BB2 1LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 1LA, BB2 1JX, BB2 1LL, BB2 1JS, BB2 1LW, BB2 1JU, BB2 2DH, BB2 1JL, BB2 2ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB2 1LG is primarily male, with 71.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 23.5% | 28.4% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -22.6% |
| Male | 76.5% | 71.6% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 22.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB2 1LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56% | 66% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -32.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 22% | 15% | -7.0% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 19.5% | 28.6% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -19.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 26.1% | 23.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| Bad health | 13.6% | 12.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around BB2 1LG this area, 37.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 37.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 14.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 7% | 3.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 11.1% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 75.4% | 71.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 71.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 71.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 10.3% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 71.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 14.6% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 2.7% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.3% | 76.7% | -35.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 41% | 13.5% | 27.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardwell Place was 1605.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 365.7% higher than the Blackburn Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cardwell Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Blackburn Central and the 2nd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 611.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Centre Cardwell Place, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-08-25 | £796,564 |
| 21 Cardwell Place, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-10-09 | £293,427 |
| 33 Cardwell Place, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-09-19 | £122,030 |
| 23A Cardwell Place, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-12-18 | £141,134 |
| 25 Cardwell Place, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2014-08-08 | £118,435 |
BB2 1LG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 156 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Other | 55 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Feilden Street , BB2 1LQ | 2out of 4 | 78 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael With St John CofE Primary School Swallow Drive , BB1 6LE | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | - not rated | 886 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School Hancock Street , BB2 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | 2out of 4 | 885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahna Lounge | 1 Barton Street | 33 yd | |
| 4WAYZ | 1 Lower Cockcroft | 82 yd | |
| LOGO'S FLAVAS | 27 Northgate | 104 yd | |
| Refreshment Bar | 17-19 Northgate | 129 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | Unit 1 Nab Lane | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Knees | 6-8 Lord Street West | 92 yd | |
| Ribblesdale Tap | 35 Northgate | 129 yd | |
| Tipsy Bar | 48 Northgate | 157 yd | |
| The Sun Hotel | 1 Astley Gate | 158 yd | |
| Electric Church Club Ltd | 79 Northgate | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar | 9 Fielden Street | 29 yd | |
| Sultan Shawarma 1 Ltd | 20 King Street | 161 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant Ltd | 21-23 King William Street | 197 yd | |
| World of Waffle Ltd | 25 Church Street | 255 yd | |
| Yummy Cup Corn | 5 Victoria Court | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Foods | 14-16 King Street | 97 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 25 King Street | 161 yd | |
| Kurdish Supermarket | 52-54 King Street | 229 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Whalley Banks, King Street | 245 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrison Supermarket, Railway Road | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waves Water Fun Centre (Closed) Nab Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 102 yd |
| Blackburn Sports Leisure Centre FEILDEN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 150 yd |
| West End Youth And Community Centre (Closed) Clayton Street | 155 yd | |
| Total Shape (Closed) 39-41 39-41 King William Street | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Blackburn College (Closed) Feilden Street | health and fitness suite | 227 yd |
| Pure Gym (Blackburn The Mall) The Mall The Mall SPRING HILL | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Blackburn Youth Zone JUBILEE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Phoenix Engineering CARLINGHURST ROAD | 490 yd | |
| St Barnabas And St Paul'S Ce Primary School OAKENHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Blackburn Centre) (Closed) Mayson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 37.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.