Cavendish Street is in Darwen and in Blackburn district. BB3 1ES is located in the Darwen East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cavendish Street, Darwen, BB3 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 1EX, BB3 1EN, BB3 1EL, BB3 1EJ, BB3 1QJ, BB3 1EH, BB3 1HA, BB3 1HB, BB3 1EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB3 1ES, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 48.7% | 53.7% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 46.3% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 BB3 1ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 50% | 53.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 28.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 45.8% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 21.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 10.6% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 17.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 20.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92% | 94.7% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 93.9% | 95.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 95.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Street was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% lower than the Darwen East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cavendish Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Darwen East and the 76th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cavendish Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-11-17 | £115,943 |
| 8 Cavendish Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-08-11 | £112,693 |
| 14 Cavendish Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2022-08-25 | £102,940 |
| 18 Cavendish Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-07-08 | £117,605 |
| 38 Cavendish Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-04-08 | £129,309 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 5,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 5,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Primary School Durham Road , BB3 1NN | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School St Albans Road , BB3 0HY | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn Road , BB3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | 2out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Police Street , BB3 1AF | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,224 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Woodlands School Woodlands , Holly Tree Close BB3 2NG | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Mahal | 9-13 Blackburn Road | 93 yd | |
| Ollys Kitchen | 47 Duckworth Street | 275 yd | |
| Freya's Grill | 161-163 Duckworth Street | 504 yd | |
| Crown & Thistle Bakery | 103 Duckworth Street | 504 yd | |
| The Pie Hole | 91 Duckworth Street | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Tap | 47 Blackburn Road | 94 yd | |
| Hollins Grove Conservative Club | 106 Blackburn Road | 121 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra View | 402 yd | |
| Loom and Shuttle | 165 Duckworth Street | 504 yd | |
| Darwen Masonic Hall | Darwen Masonic Hall, Hawkshaw Avenue | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madina Indian Takeaway | 29 Blackburn Road | 93 yd | |
| Bilash | 35 Blackburn Road | 93 yd | |
| Mega Crunch | 33 Blackburn Road | 93 yd | |
| Sukhi's Curry Ltd | 15 Blackburn Road | 93 yd | |
| Dixyland Chicken & Ribs | 27 Blackburn Road | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local - Blackburn Road | 140-148 Blackburn Road | 338 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express (4437), Corner of Blackburn Road / Falcon Avenue | 383 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 678 yd | |
| ASDA | School Street | 1,056 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avondale Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| St Cuthberts C Of E Primary School ST. ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Afc Darwen (Anchor Ground) ANCHOR FOOTBALL GROUND ANCHOR FOOTBALL GROUND ANCHOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Darwen Tennis Club Sunnyhurst Lane | tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 988 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre THE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,010 yd |
| St Edward'S Roman Catholic Primary School BLACKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Darwen Cricket Club (Birch Hall) BIRCH HALL CRICKET GROUND BIRCH HALL CRICKET GROUND LEVEN GROVE | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.