Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

CHAPELS, BB3 0EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPELS, BB3 0EE.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BB3 0EE is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 231.5% year-on-year.

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

BB3 0EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapels, 0.3km from Knowle Fold in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For families considering a move, BB3 0EE represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, up 231.5% 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 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00063750 (shared with 11 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 0EE. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 342,500

2 sales · Mean £ 342,500

Terraced

£ 90,000

3 sales · Mean £ 105,130

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

BB3 0EE has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime12
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Good213 pupils0.3 km
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Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Good262 pupils0.9 km
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Sudell Primary School

Good149 pupils0.9 km
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Avondale Primary School

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity VC School

Good146 pupils1.0 km
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Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Requires Improvement1195 pupils1.0 km
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Turncroft Nursery School

Outstanding70 pupils1.1 km
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Crosshill Special School

Good81 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Dixyland Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
  • Mega Crunch0.8 km
  • Waffles & Chill1.0 km
  • 3BZ Darwen0.7 km
  • Akash Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Mayat News0.9 km
  • Rushton's0.9 km
  • Turners Butchers0.9 km
  • Carla's1.0 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.9 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Big House Rock0.8 km
  • Darwen Subs Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Darwen Tap0.8 km
  • Loom and Shuttle0.7 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • CJ'S0.9 km
  • Raj Mahal0.8 km
  • Finest Mix Grill0.7 km
  • The Vault1.0 km
  • Deli Carlo0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA0.9 km
  • Darwen Stores LTD (Nisa Local)1.0 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
  • One Stop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darwen0.6 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)4.3 km
  • Cherry Tree4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapels0.0 km
  • Chapels0.0 km
  • Chapels Brow0.1 km
  • Chapels Brow0.1 km
  • Holden Fold0.2 km