BB3 0BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clifton Street, 0.2km from Hollins Grove in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB3 0BR offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 29.7% 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 0BR are sourced from Output Area E00063471 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON STREET, BB3 0BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON STREET, BB3 0BR.
328
37
£ 35,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0BR 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 0BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 29.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB3 0BR. The average age is 37.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 60,000
17 sales · Mean £ 63,755
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB3 0BR is moderate at 88 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 Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Crosshill Special School
Avondale Primary School
Darwen Vale High School
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Lower Darwen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Olly's Kitchen0.6 km
- The Pie Hole0.9 km
- Lynwood Cantonese0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Crown & Thistle Craft Bakery0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Freddys Chicken and Pizza0.9 km
- Spice Tandoori0.5 km
- Kebabish0.2 km
- Pizzeria di Napoli0.2 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crown Paints Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Darwen Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.7 km
- Hollins Grove Conservative Club0.4 km
- Olde England Kiosk0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Aman's Convenience Store0.2 km
- Booze Brothers0.6 km
- Flecks Cakes0.9 km
- Sidco Newsagents0.5 km
- Sunnyhurst Stores0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)0.1 km
- Nisa Local Store1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darwen1.3 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)3.5 km
- Cherry Tree3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pitville Street0.1 km
- Lynwood Avenue0.2 km
- Earnsdale Road0.2 km
- Lynwood Avenue0.2 km
- Lynwood Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30BR · Data under Open Government Licence