Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BB3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB3 0BQ.

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Population

144

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in BB3 0BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 55-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BB3 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Shorey Bank in Darwen. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Darwen West ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00181555 (shared with 163 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 0BQ. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

Crime around BB3 0BQ is above average at 96 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 offences216
Anti-social behaviour137
Criminal damage and arson38
Shoplifting36
Public order31

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity VC School

Good146 pupils0.1 km
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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Requires Improvement1195 pupils0.2 km
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Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Good262 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen

Good172 pupils0.5 km
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Turncroft Nursery School

Outstanding70 pupils0.6 km
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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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Sudell Primary School

Good149 pupils0.8 km
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Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Finest Honey Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.1 km
  • Best One/A & S Convenience0.6 km
  • Candy Rush0.1 km
  • Enchanting Cakes0.1 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Victoria Hotel0.5 km
  • Bird I'th Hand0.3 km
  • Entwistle Hotel0.3 km
  • The Cock0.4 km
  • The Old Chapel0.2 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Anaz Restaurant0.5 km
  • Crown Paints0.0 km
  • Dessert Haven0.4 km
  • Freya's Grill0.6 km
  • Riverside Heights Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's Plc0.2 km
  • ASDA0.1 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Alfresco0.3 km
  • Cavzon0.6 km
  • Darwen Pizza House0.1 km
  • Flames Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • Flames Steak House0.5 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darwen0.4 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)5.0 km
  • Cherry Tree5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Centre0.1 km
  • Circus0.1 km
  • Town Centre0.1 km
  • Bus Station Set Down0.1 km
  • Town Centre0.1 km