Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

HALDANE ROAD, BB3 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALDANE ROAD, BB3 0AE.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB3 0AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BB3 0AE is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB3 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Haldane Road, 0.4km from Birch Hall in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For families considering a move, BB3 0AE represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BB3 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00063478 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB3 0AE. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 94,500

7 sales · Mean £ 97,285

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BB3 0AE is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences161
Anti-social behaviour85
Criminal damage and arson29
Shoplifting26
Public order15

school Local Schools

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St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good204 pupils0.1 km
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.3 km
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Darwen Vale High School

Requires Improvement944 pupils0.6 km
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Crosshill Special School

Good81 pupils0.8 km
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Avondale Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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Lower Darwen Primary School

Good387 pupils1.4 km
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Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

Outstanding420 pupils1.5 km
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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Good213 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Spice Tandoori0.8 km
  • Kebabish0.6 km
  • Pizzeria di Napoli0.6 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.4 km
  • Dixyland Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Crown Paints Sports & Social Club0.3 km
  • Darwen Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • Darwen Golf Club0.9 km
  • Hollins Grove Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Aman's Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sidco Newsagents0.8 km
  • Lynwood Wines0.1 km
  • Moss Bridge Post Office0.5 km
  • Green Lane Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Lynwood Cantonese0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Crown & Thistle Craft Bakery0.1 km
  • Grub @ The Hub0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant Ltd0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)0.5 km
  • Nisa Local Store0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darwen1.7 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)3.1 km
  • Cherry Tree3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Anchor0.1 km
  • Birch Hall Avenue0.1 km
  • Lynwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Lynwood Avenue0.2 km
  • The Meadows0.2 km