About Cadshaw

Cadshaw is a small settlement located in Lancashire, within the county of England. It falls within the BB3 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the county. The area is characterised by open countryside and agricultural land, typical of the Lancashire landscape. While not a large community, Cadshaw offers a quiet, peaceful environment with a close-knit local presence. The surrounding area includes fields and scattered farmsteads, reflecting the region’s long history of farming. The village is accessible via local roads and is within easy reach of nearby towns and villages. There are no major attractions or amenities in Cadshaw itself, but its location provides a sense of tranquillity and connection to the wider rural community.

School Ratings in Cadshaw

Families in Cadshaw have access to 76 local schools. Turncroft Nursery School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Cadshaw

Homes sell for an average of £148K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £103K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Cadshaw

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Cadshaw, with 48 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Cadshaw

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Cadshaw around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Cadshaw

Cadshaw benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,854 sales

Average Price £148K
£100 — £8.51M
Detached £254K 1,000
Semi £164K 1,110
Terraced £103K 3,293
Flat £88K 158

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

47 Primary
9 Secondary
20 Other
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Primary Good 1.3 miles Aurora Woodlands School Good 1.4 miles Ashleigh Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Egerton Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2 miles St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen Primary Good 2.2 miles Turncroft Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 2.3 miles Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Secondary 2.3 miles Holy Trinity VC School Primary 2.4 miles Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary Primary Good 2.4 miles Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Turton Belmont Community Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Cadshaw IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Cadshaw are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
4/10
8,437 Children (0-15) 19%
28,567 Working Age 63%
11,147 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 35.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 15.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Cadshaw 270 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Cadshaw is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

122 Violence & Sexual Offences
48 Anti-Social Behaviour
23 Vehicle Crime
19 Criminal Damage & Arson
13 Other Theft
11 Other Crime
10 Drugs
8 Burglary
7 Public Order
6 Shoplifting
3 Weapons
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Entwistle Train Station 1.4 miles
Darwen Train Station 2.7 miles
Bromley Cross (Lancs) Train Station 3.7 miles
Hall-I-Th-Wood Train Station 4.7 miles
Mill Hill (Lancs) Train Station 5.7 miles
Cherry Tree Train Station 5.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Edge Fold 1.2 miles Whittlestone Head 1.4 miles Whitehall 1.4 miles Rosehill 1.9 miles Dimple 1.9 miles Blacksnape 2 miles Belmont 2.2 miles Hoddlesden 2.6 miles Darwen 2.6 miles Cox Green 2.6 miles Egerton 2.6 miles Dunscar 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Blackburn with Darwen
Ward Darwen West
Constituency Rossendale and Darwen
Parish Darwen
Region North West

Streets in BB3 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Crescent 1 Abbey Place 1 Ainsdale Drive 1 Ainsworth Close 2 Aintree Drive 1 Albert Place 1 Albert Street 2 Alexandra View 1 Alfred Street 2 Alice Street 1 Allerton Close 1 Almond Street 2 Alpha Street 1 Ambleside Drive 1 Anchor Avenue 2 Anchor Grove 1 Anyon Street 2 Arch Street 1 Argyle Street 2 Arlington Road 2 Ash Grove 1 Ashleigh Street 1 Ashton Lane 5 Ashton Road 2 Ashworth Terrace 1 Astbury Chase 2 Aster Chase 1 Astley Heights 1 Astley Street 2 Atlas Road 1

Postcodes in BB3 50 shown View all postcodes

BB3 0AA BB3 0AB BB3 0AD BB3 0AE BB3 0AF BB3 0AG BB3 0AJ BB3 0AL BB3 0AP BB3 0AQ BB3 0AR BB3 0AS BB3 0AT BB3 0AU BB3 0AW BB3 0AX BB3 0AY BB3 0AZ BB3 0BA BB3 0BB BB3 0BJ BB3 0BL BB3 0BN BB3 0BP BB3 0BQ BB3 0BR BB3 0BW BB3 0BY BB3 0DA BB3 0DB BB3 0DD BB3 0DE BB3 0DF BB3 0DG BB3 0DH BB3 0DJ BB3 0DN BB3 0DP BB3 0DQ BB3 0DR BB3 0DS BB3 0DT BB3 0DU BB3 0DW BB3 0DY BB3 0DZ BB3 0EA BB3 0EB BB3 0EE BB3 0EF