BB3 0AR 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.
This 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.5% 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00063473 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, BB3 0AR.
220
46
£ 35,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB3 0AR's 52% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB3 0AR. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 88,000
35 sales · Mean £ 86,092
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB3 0AR has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Darwen Vale High School
St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Lower Darwen Primary School
Crosshill Special School
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Eden School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.2 km
- Bamboo House0.9 km
- Lynwood Pizza House0.5 km
- India 2 U0.9 km
- Munchies0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Darwen Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Crown Paints Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Anchor Hotel0.5 km
- Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre0.6 km
- The Golden Cup0.1 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Ewood PFS (Petrol Filling Station)0.8 km
- Lynwood Wines0.5 km
- Moss Bridge Post Office0.1 km
- Tottenham Road Garage0.7 km
- Premier Express0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Lynwood Cantonese0.6 km
- Grafters0.4 km
- The Little Lancashire Village0.8 km
- Herbert Parkinson Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Local Store0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darwen2.2 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.6 km
- Cherry Tree3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Darwen Vale School0.0 km
- Darwen Vale School0.1 km
- Moss Fold Road0.2 km
- Sandy Lane0.2 km
- Redvers Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30AR · Data under Open Government Licence