Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BB3 0DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

263

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB3 0DN 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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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BB3 0DN has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 52-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 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 0DN is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% 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 is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00063757 (shared with 19 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 0DN. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

32%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 0DN is moderate at 77 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 offences180
Anti-social behaviour117
Criminal damage and arson32
Shoplifting26
Vehicle crime24

school Local Schools

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Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Good262 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Trinity VC School

Good146 pupils0.5 km
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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Requires Improvement1195 pupils0.6 km
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Avondale Primary School

Good398 pupils0.7 km
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Turncroft Nursery School

Outstanding70 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen

Good172 pupils0.9 km
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Sudell Primary School

Good149 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Freya's Grill0.1 km
  • Olly's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Finest Mix Grill0.6 km
  • The Vault0.4 km
  • Akash Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 30 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Freddys Chicken and Pizza0.1 km
  • Spice Tandoori0.6 km
  • Kebabish0.9 km
  • Pizzeria di Napoli0.9 km
  • Tasty Village0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Chapel Stores0.4 km
  • Darwen Express Newsagent0.3 km
  • Savoy Service Station (MFG Motor Fuel Group)0.7 km
  • Darwen (HCC) Ltd0.4 km
  • Earth Evolution0.2 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Alexandra Hotel0.5 km
  • Black Horse Hotel0.8 km
  • Bridge St Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • Hollins Grove Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Punch Hotel0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Plc0.7 km
  • ASDA0.3 km
  • Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)1.0 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darwen0.3 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)4.6 km
  • Cherry Tree5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hindle Court0.0 km
  • Pembroke Court0.1 km
  • Vale Street0.2 km
  • Duckworth Street0.2 km
  • Cotton Hall Street0.2 km