BB3 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackburn Road, 0.4km from Birch Hall in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 37.8% 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 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00063478 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 0AA.
221
37
£ 35,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB3 0AA's 60% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 37.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB3 0AA. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 106,250
8 sales · Mean £ 104,351
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB3 0AA is above average at 106 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
St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Darwen Vale High School
Crosshill Special School
Avondale Primary School
Lower Darwen Primary School
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Olly's Kitchen1.0 km
- Lynwood Cantonese0.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Crown & Thistle Craft Bakery0.2 km
- Grub @ The Hub0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Spice Tandoori0.8 km
- Kebabish0.5 km
- Pizzeria di Napoli0.5 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.4 km
- Dixyland Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Crown Paints Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- Darwen Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Darwen Golf Club0.9 km
- Hollins Grove Conservative Club0.7 km
- Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Aman's Convenience Store0.5 km
- Booze Brothers1.0 km
- Sidco Newsagents0.8 km
- Sunnyhurst Stores1.0 km
- Lynwood Wines0.2 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)0.5 km
- Nisa Local Store0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darwen1.7 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)3.2 km
- Cherry Tree3.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Anchor0.0 km
- Lynwood Avenue0.1 km
- Lynwood Avenue0.1 km
- Birch Hall Avenue0.1 km
- Lynwood Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30AA · Data under Open Government Licence