BB3 0JX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Park, 0.1km from Shorey Bank in Darwen. Administratively it sits within Darwen East ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB3 0JX 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.0% 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 0JX are sourced from Output Area E00063756 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND PARK, BB3 0JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND PARK, BB3 0JX.
326
50
£ 33,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB3 0JX 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
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in BB3 0JX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB3 0JX. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 129,950
9 sales · Mean £ 138,994
Detached
£ 160,000
5 sales · Mean £ 171,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB3 0JX 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
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Holy Trinity VC School
Sudell Primary School
Turncroft Nursery School
Avondale Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Ash Grove Community Space0.6 km
- Finest Honey Ltd0.9 km
- Chapel Stores0.3 km
- Darwen Express Newsagent0.4 km
- Savoy Service Station (MFG Motor Fuel Group)0.9 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Victoria Hotel0.6 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.7 km
- Black Horse Hotel0.7 km
- Bridge St Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Hollins Grove Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Freya's Grill0.4 km
- Olly's Kitchen0.6 km
- Finest Mix Grill0.4 km
- The Vault0.4 km
- Anaz Restaurant0.4 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Freddys Chicken and Pizza0.4 km
- Spice Tandoori0.8 km
- Tasty Village0.9 km
- Crunchy Plus0.3 km
- Panda Express0.5 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Plc0.6 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darwen0.1 km
- Mill Hill (Lancashire)4.7 km
- Cherry Tree5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Darwen Rail Station0.1 km
- Darwen Rail Station0.2 km
- Darwen Rail Station0.2 km
- DARWEN Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB30JX · Data under Open Government Licence