Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

LOMAX STREET, BB3 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOMAX STREET, BB3 0DR.

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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 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.

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2/10
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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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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences129
Anti-social behaviour85
Criminal damage and arson32
Shoplifting24
Vehicle crime21

school Local Schools

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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Good213 pupils0.3 km
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Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Good262 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity VC School

Good146 pupils0.7 km
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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Requires Improvement1195 pupils0.7 km
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Avondale Primary School

Good398 pupils0.7 km
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Sudell Primary School

Good149 pupils0.9 km
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Turncroft Nursery School

Outstanding70 pupils0.9 km
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Crosshill Special School

Good81 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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