Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

OWEN STREET, BB3 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OWEN STREET, BB3 0EA.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB3 0EA 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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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB3 0EA spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BB3 0EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Owen Street, 0.5km from Knowle Fold in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB3 0EA 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 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 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00063744 (shared with 12 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 0EA. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around BB3 0EA is moderate at 55 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime16
Other crime12

school Local Schools

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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Good213 pupils0.2 km
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Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Good262 pupils0.8 km
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Avondale Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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Sudell Primary School

Good149 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity VC School

Good146 pupils0.9 km
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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Requires Improvement1195 pupils0.9 km
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Turncroft Nursery School

Outstanding70 pupils1.0 km
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Crosshill Special School

Good81 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Dixyland Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
  • Mega Crunch0.7 km
  • Waffles & Chill0.9 km
  • 3BZ Darwen0.6 km
  • Akash Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Mayat News0.9 km
  • Rushton's0.8 km
  • Turners Butchers0.7 km
  • Carla's0.9 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.7 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Big House Rock0.6 km
  • Darwen Subs Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Darwen Tap0.7 km
  • Loom and Shuttle0.5 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • CJ'S0.8 km
  • Number 390.9 km
  • Raj Mahal0.7 km
  • Finest Mix Grill0.6 km
  • The Vault0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA0.7 km
  • Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
  • One Stop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darwen0.5 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)4.4 km
  • Cherry Tree4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapels Brow0.1 km
  • Chapels Brow0.1 km
  • Exchange Street0.1 km
  • Chapels0.2 km
  • Chapels0.2 km