Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 0AJ.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB3 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 46, BB3 0AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

BB3 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackburn Road, 0.1km from Moss Bridge in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

Day-to-day life in BB3 0AJ has the character of 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 daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £94k, 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00063473 (shared with 8 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 0AJ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 80,000

8 sales · Mean £ 86,593

Semi-Detached

£ 79,950

1 sales · Mean £ 79,950

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

Crime around BB3 0AJ is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour79
Violence and sexual offences48
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Darwen Vale High School

Requires Improvement944 pupils0.2 km
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St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding217 pupils0.8 km
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Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

Outstanding420 pupils1.1 km
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Lower Darwen Primary School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Crosshill Special School

Good81 pupils1.2 km
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Avondale Primary School

Good398 pupils1.4 km
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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good172 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.1 km
  • Lynwood Pizza House0.4 km
  • India 2 U1.0 km
  • Munchies0.9 km
  • Bamboo House1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Darwen Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre0.7 km
  • The Golden Cup0.0 km
  • Crown Paints Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • Anchor Hotel0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Green Lane Mini Market0.3 km
  • Sams Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Shell Darwen0.4 km
  • Stotts Craft Bakery0.5 km
  • Ewood PFS (Petrol Filling Station)0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • Crown & Thistle Craft Bakery0.4 km
  • Grub @ The Hub0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant Ltd0.1 km
  • No 3 Espresso Bar0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)1.0 km
  • Nisa Local Store0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darwen2.1 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.7 km
  • Cherry Tree3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Moss Fold Road0.1 km
  • Darwen Vale School0.1 km
  • Redvers Road0.2 km
  • Darwen Vale School0.2 km
  • The Meadows0.3 km