Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BEECH GROVE, BB3 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH GROVE, BB3 0AP.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BB3 0AP's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £175k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.

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

BB3 0AP is a sought-after residential area on Beech Grove, 0.3km from Earcroft in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Blackburn South & Lower Darwen ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BB3, BB3 0AP offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BB3 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00063515 (shared with 9 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 0AP. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 157,500

10 sales · Mean £ 161,870

Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

BB3 0AP has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime7
Shoplifting7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Darwen Vale High School

Requires Improvement944 pupils0.3 km
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Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

Outstanding420 pupils0.6 km
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St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Eden School

Requires Improvement52 pupils1.1 km
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The Heights Free School

Good0 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good172 pupils1.2 km
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils1.2 km
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Lower Darwen Primary School

Good387 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Crown Paints Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Anchor Hotel0.8 km
  • The Fernhurst0.9 km
  • Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre0.8 km
  • The Golden Cup0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Grafters0.7 km
  • The Little Lancashire Village0.8 km
  • Herbert Parkinson Ltd1.0 km
  • Lynwood Cantonese1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • India 2 U0.9 km
  • Munchies0.7 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Yip's Chippy0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Darwen Mini Mart Premier Off Licence0.4 km
  • Ewood PFS (Petrol Filling Station)0.5 km
  • Lynwood Wines0.8 km
  • Moss Bridge Post Office0.5 km
  • Tottenham Road Garage0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Nisa Local Store0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.2 km
  • Darwen2.6 km
  • Cherry Tree2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Beech Drive0.1 km
  • Beech Drive0.1 km
  • Boundary0.2 km
  • Boundary0.2 km
  • Oakdale0.2 km