BB3 0EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gordon Street, 0.4km 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 0EB 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00063744 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORDON STREET, BB3 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON STREET, BB3 0EB.
308
42
£ 33,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0EB 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
No single demographic signal dominates BB3 0EB — age 42, 40% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB3 0EB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 65,500
9 sales · Mean £ 68,216
Semi-Detached
£ 112,500
2 sales · Mean £ 112,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB3 0EB has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Avondale Primary School
Sudell Primary School
Holy Trinity VC School
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Crosshill Special School
Turncroft Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Dixyland Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
- Mega Crunch0.7 km
- Waffles & Chill0.9 km
- 3BZ Darwen0.7 km
- Akash Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Mayat News0.9 km
- Rushton's0.9 km
- Turners Butchers0.8 km
- Carla's1.0 km
- Greggs Bakers0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Big House Rock0.7 km
- Darwen Subs Bowling Club0.6 km
- Darwen Tap0.7 km
- Loom and Shuttle0.6 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- CJ'S0.9 km
- Number 391.0 km
- Raj Mahal0.7 km
- Finest Mix Grill0.7 km
- The Vault0.9 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.8 km
- Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
- One Stop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darwen0.6 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)4.3 km
- Cherry Tree4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chapels0.1 km
- Chapels0.1 km
- Chapels Brow0.1 km
- Chapels Brow0.1 km
- Exchange Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30EB · Data under Open Government Licence