BB3 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hector Road, 0.2km from Moss Bridge in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB3 0AY 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, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00063477 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HECTOR ROAD, BB3 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HECTOR ROAD, BB3 0AY.
296
44
£ 35,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0AY 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
BB3 0AY has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB3 0AY. The average age is 44.4. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
5 sales · Mean £ 140,300
Terraced
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB3 0AY is above average at 97 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
Darwen Vale High School
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Lower Darwen Primary School
Crosshill Special School
Avondale Primary School
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
St James' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.2 km
- Kebabish0.8 km
- Pizzeria di Napoli0.8 km
- Lynwood Pizza House0.2 km
- New Star1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Darwen Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Hollins Grove Conservative Club1.0 km
- Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre0.7 km
- The Golden Cup0.3 km
- Crown Paints Sports & Social Club0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Aman's Convenience Store0.8 km
- Green Lane Mini Market0.5 km
- Sams Convenience Store0.4 km
- Savoy Service Station (MFG Motor Fuel Group)1.0 km
- Shell Darwen0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Crown & Thistle Craft Bakery0.2 km
- Grub @ The Hub0.2 km
- McDonalds Restaurant Ltd0.2 km
- Lynwood Cantonese0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)0.7 km
- Nisa Local Store0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darwen1.9 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)2.9 km
- Cherry Tree3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Redvers Road0.1 km
- Moss Fold Road0.2 km
- Birch Hall Avenue0.2 km
- The Meadows0.2 km
- The Anchor0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30AY · Data under Open Government Licence