BB3 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lomax Street, 0.3km 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 0DR 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. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £53k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 34.1% year-on-year. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00063756 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOMAX STREET, BB3 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOMAX STREET, BB3 0DR.
326
50
£ 33,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0DR 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
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in BB3 0DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 34.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB3 0DR. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 50,000
11 sales · Mean £ 55,590
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB3 0DR is moderate at 64 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 St James CofE Primary Academy
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Holy Trinity VC School
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Avondale Primary School
Sudell Primary School
Turncroft Nursery School
Crosshill Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Ash Grove Community Space0.6 km
- Chapel Stores0.2 km
- Darwen Express Newsagent0.5 km
- Savoy Service Station (MFG Motor Fuel Group)0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Victoria Hotel0.8 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.6 km
- Black Horse Hotel0.9 km
- Bridge St Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Hollins Grove Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Freya's Grill0.3 km
- Olly's Kitchen0.5 km
- Finest Mix Grill0.5 km
- The Vault0.6 km
- Anaz Restaurant0.4 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Freddys Chicken and Pizza0.3 km
- Spice Tandoori0.6 km
- Crunchy Plus0.5 km
- Panda Express0.3 km
- Alfresco0.4 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Plc0.8 km
- ASDA0.5 km
- Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)0.9 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darwen0.3 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)4.5 km
- Cherry Tree4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cotton Hall Street0.1 km
- Cotton Hall Street0.1 km
- Exchange Street0.2 km
- Hindle Court0.3 km
- Pembroke Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30DR · Data under Open Government Licence