Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

VICTORIA BANK, BB3 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA BANK, BB3 0DF.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB3 0DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, BB3 0DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 50-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 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Bank, 0.1km from Shorey Bank in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB3 0DF 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. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00063756 (shared with 11 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 0DF. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around BB3 0DF is above average at 108 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 offences254
Anti-social behaviour161
Criminal damage and arson48
Shoplifting37
Public order30

school Local Schools

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Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Good262 pupils0.4 km
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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity VC School

Good146 pupils0.4 km
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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Requires Improvement1195 pupils0.5 km
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Turncroft Nursery School

Outstanding70 pupils0.7 km
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Sudell Primary School

Good149 pupils0.7 km
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Avondale Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen

Good172 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Ash Grove Community Space0.7 km
  • Finest Honey Ltd0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.3 km
  • Best One/A & S Convenience0.5 km
  • Candy Rush0.3 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Victoria Hotel0.6 km
  • Bird I'th Hand0.2 km
  • Entwistle Hotel0.4 km
  • The Cock0.3 km
  • The Old Chapel0.3 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Anaz Restaurant0.3 km
  • Crown Paints0.4 km
  • Dessert Haven0.3 km
  • Freya's Grill0.4 km
  • Riverside Heights Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Plc0.6 km
  • ASDA0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Alfresco0.2 km
  • Cavzon0.4 km
  • Darwen Pizza House0.3 km
  • Flames Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Flames Steak House0.8 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darwen0.1 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)4.7 km
  • Cherry Tree5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Darwen Rail Station0.1 km
  • Knott Street0.2 km
  • Pembroke Court0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km