Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 0AR.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB3 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB3 0AR's 52% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.

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

BB3 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackburn Road, 0.1km from Moss Bridge in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.5% year-on-year. 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00063473 (shared with 8 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 0AR. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 88,000

35 sales · Mean £ 86,092

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

BB3 0AR has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour77
Violence and sexual offences43
Public order12
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Darwen Vale High School

Requires Improvement944 pupils0.1 km
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St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.9 km
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Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

Outstanding420 pupils1.0 km
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Lower Darwen Primary School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Crosshill Special School

Good81 pupils1.4 km
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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good172 pupils1.4 km
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Eden School

Requires Improvement52 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.2 km
  • Bamboo House0.9 km
  • Lynwood Pizza House0.5 km
  • India 2 U0.9 km
  • Munchies0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Darwen Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • Crown Paints Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • Anchor Hotel0.5 km
  • Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre0.6 km
  • The Golden Cup0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Ewood PFS (Petrol Filling Station)0.8 km
  • Lynwood Wines0.5 km
  • Moss Bridge Post Office0.1 km
  • Tottenham Road Garage0.7 km
  • Premier Express0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Lynwood Cantonese0.6 km
  • Grafters0.4 km
  • The Little Lancashire Village0.8 km
  • Herbert Parkinson Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Nisa Local Store0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darwen2.2 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.6 km
  • Cherry Tree3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Darwen Vale School0.0 km
  • Darwen Vale School0.1 km
  • Moss Fold Road0.2 km
  • Sandy Lane0.2 km
  • Redvers Road0.3 km