BB3 0EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Knowle Fold in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 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 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00063750 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB3 0EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB3 0EF.
313
42
£ 33,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BB3 0EF is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB3 0EF. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB3 0EF is moderate at 50 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
Sudell Primary School
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Avondale Primary School
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Holy Trinity VC School
Turncroft Nursery School
Crosshill Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Dixyland Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
- Mega Crunch0.8 km
- 3BZ Darwen0.8 km
- Akash Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Bilash Takeaway0.8 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Mayat News1.0 km
- Rushton's1.0 km
- Turners Butchers0.9 km
- Carla's1.0 km
- Greggs Bakers0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Big House Rock0.8 km
- Darwen Subs Bowling Club0.5 km
- Darwen Tap0.8 km
- Loom and Shuttle0.7 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- CJ'S1.0 km
- Raj Mahal0.8 km
- Finest Mix Grill0.7 km
- The Vault1.0 km
- Deli Carlo0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- ASDA0.9 km
- Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darwen0.7 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)4.3 km
- Cherry Tree4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chapels0.0 km
- Chapels0.0 km
- Chapels Brow0.1 km
- Chapels Brow0.1 km
- Holden Fold0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30EF · Data under Open Government Licence