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.
BB3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB3 0BQ.
144
55
£ 33,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity VC School
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
Turncroft Nursery School
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Sudell Primary School
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- One Stop0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Plc0.2 km
- ASDA0.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BB30BQ · Data under Open Government Licence