BB3 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Street, 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 0DQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 rates are above average at 94 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00063757 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE STREET, BB3 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, BB3 0DQ.
263
52
£ 33,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0DQ 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.
Area Character
With 62% social renting, BB3 0DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 52-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 0DQ. 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
Economic Activity
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 0DQ is above average at 94 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 Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Holy Trinity VC School
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Avondale Primary School
Turncroft Nursery School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
Sudell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Sweet Vintage0.3 km
- Darwen (HCC) Ltd0.3 km
- Earth Evolution0.1 km
- Edmund Street Off Licence0.7 km
- Chapel Stores0.5 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Big House Blues0.2 km
- The Bridgewater0.4 km
- Hopstar Brewery Tap0.5 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.5 km
- Black Horse Hotel0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Deli Carlo0.3 km
- Maria's Deli Ltd0.1 km
- Akash Restaurant0.1 km
- Cin Cin Gin Bar0.5 km
- Mangiamo Tapas Ltd0.8 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Eddies Woodfired Pizza0.3 km
- Freddys Chicken and Pizza0.2 km
- Spice Tandoori0.7 km
- Kebabish0.9 km
- Pizzeria di Napoli0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Plc0.6 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darwen0.3 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)4.6 km
- Cherry Tree5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pembroke Court0.0 km
- Hindle Court0.1 km
- Duckworth Street0.1 km
- Hacking Street0.1 km
- Knott Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30DQ · Data under Open Government Licence