Yew Tree Drive is in Blackburn and in Blackburn district. BB2 7DW is located in the Billinge & Beardwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yew Tree Drive, Blackburn, BB2 7DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 7DF, BB2 7BX, BB2 7DA, BB2 7DQ, BB2 7DN, BB1 8LH, BB1 8LJ, BB2 7DE, BB2 7FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB2 7DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB2 7DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.1% | 26.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 60.3% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.9% | 54.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 17.6% | 13.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 42.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 12.9% | 38.7% | 25.8% | 3.1% | 35.6% |
| Pakistani | 9% | 20.9% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 73.4% | 34.7% | -38.7% | 81.4% | -46.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 85.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 11% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 85.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.3% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.9% | 37.2% | -29.3% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 59.7% | 6.5% | 53.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yew Tree Drive was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the Billinge & Beardwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yew Tree Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood and the 58th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Yew Tree Drive, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-07-28 | £295,803 |
| 73 Yew Tree Drive, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2021-11-05 | £271,485 |
| 19 Yew Tree Drive, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-05-28 | £280,323 |
| 35 Yew Tree Drive, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2020-06-05 | £241,315 |
| 27 Yew Tree Drive, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-12-20 | £300,650 |
BB2 7DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 183 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammack Primary School Lammack Road , BB1 8LH | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Wilworth Crescent , BB1 8QN | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Wilworth Crescent , BB1 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Lynwood Road , BB2 6HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn Earl Street , BB1 8EG | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleckgate High School Pleckgate Road , BB1 8QA | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 2,385 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 | 1,625 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 | 1,739 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's Centre Hawthorn Street , BB1 9TH | 4out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamiyah School Willow Street , Little Harwood BB1 5NQ | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Westholme School Wilmar Lodge , Meins Road BB2 6QU | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School 184 Whalley Old Rd , BB1 5NZ | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare And Hounds Hotel | 78 Lammack Road | 407 yd | |
| Blackburn Northern | Blackburn Northern Cricket And Squash Club, Pleckgate Road | 991 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | Spread Eagle Hotel, Mellor Lane | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lammack Community Primary School LAMMACK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Memorial Ground MEMORIAL GROUND MEMORIAL GROUND LAMMACK ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School (Harrison Playing Field) Lammack Road | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Pleckgate Playing Fields RAMSGREAVE DRIVE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Pleckgate High School PLECKGATE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Blackburn Rugby Union Football Club RAMSGREAVE DRIVE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Pleckgate High School - Maths And Computing College (Closed) Pleckgate Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Blackburn Northern Pleckgate Road | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 906 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.