BB3 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Shorey Bank in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen West ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB3 0DJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00181555 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB3 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB3 0DJ.
144
55
£ 33,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BB3 0DJ has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 55-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 0DJ. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB3 0DJ is above average at 107 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
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Holy Trinity VC School
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Turncroft Nursery School
Sudell Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
Avondale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Ash Grove Community Space0.8 km
- Finest Honey Ltd0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- Best One/A & S Convenience0.5 km
- Candy Rush0.2 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Victoria Hotel0.5 km
- Bird I'th Hand0.2 km
- Entwistle Hotel0.3 km
- The Cock0.3 km
- The Old Chapel0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Anaz Restaurant0.3 km
- Crown Paints0.3 km
- Dessert Haven0.3 km
- Freya's Grill0.5 km
- Riverside Heights Restaurant0.3 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Plc0.4 km
- ASDA0.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Alfresco0.2 km
- Cavzon0.5 km
- Darwen Pizza House0.2 km
- Flames Bar & Grill0.7 km
- Flames Steak House0.7 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darwen0.1 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)4.8 km
- Cherry Tree5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Knott Street0.0 km
- Library0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Darwen Rail Station0.1 km
- Darwen Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30DJ · Data under Open Government Licence