BB3 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Bog Height Road, 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 0AW 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, down 16.5% 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00063515 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOG HEIGHT ROAD, BB3 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOG HEIGHT ROAD, BB3 0AW.
314
42
£ 47,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BB3 0AW's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £202k 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 down 16.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB3 0AW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
11 sales · Mean £ 195,172
Terraced
£ 100,000
11 sales · Mean £ 106,181
Detached
£ 267,500
2 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB3 0AW has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Darwen Vale High School
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
The Heights Free School
Eden School
Lower Darwen Primary School
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.5 km
- Lynwood Pizza House0.7 km
- India 2 U0.9 km
- Munchies0.8 km
- Bamboo House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Ewood PFS (Petrol Filling Station)0.6 km
- Lynwood Wines0.7 km
- Moss Bridge Post Office0.3 km
- Tottenham Road Garage0.8 km
- Green Lane Mini Market0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Lynwood Cantonese0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Crown & Thistle Craft Bakery0.7 km
- Grub @ The Hub0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre0.8 km
- The Golden Cup0.3 km
- Crown Paints Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- Anchor Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Local Store0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.3 km
- Darwen2.5 km
- Cherry Tree2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Drive0.0 km
- Beech Drive0.1 km
- Boundary0.2 km
- Sandy Lane0.2 km
- Boundary0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30AW · Data under Open Government Licence