Quakerfields is in Darwen and in Blackburn district. BB3 0DU is located in the Darwen East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quakerfields, Darwen, BB3 0DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 0DT, BB3 0ES, BB3 0DS, BB3 0EA, BB3 0HJ, BB3 0DY, BB3 0EX, BB3 0DZ, BB3 0HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB3 0DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 53.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB3 0DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.1% | 45.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 32.7% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 36.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BB3 0DU this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 32.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 17.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 95.1% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 96.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 96.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 97% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quakerfields was 198.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% higher than the Darwen East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Quakerfields has the 13th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Darwen East and the 71st highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Quakerfields, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £33,254 | 2023-04-26 | £36,790 |
| 14 Quakerfields, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £33,254 | 2023-04-26 | £36,790 |
| 14 Quakerfields, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-12-02 | £182,562 |
| 14 Quakerfields, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2020-08-20 | £154,152 |
| 3 Quakerfields, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2019-05-22 | £177,622 |
BB3 0DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 5,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Primary School Durham Road , BB3 1NN | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudell Primary School Sudell Road , BB3 3EB | 2out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School St Albans Road , BB3 0HY | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Police Street , BB3 1AF | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Woodlands School Woodlands , Holly Tree Close BB3 2NG | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,950 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,950 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Heights Restaurant | Riverside Heights Restaurant, Shorey Bank Way | 332 yd | |
| Freya's Grill | 161-163 Duckworth Street | 514 yd | |
| Crown & Thistle Bakery | 103 Duckworth Street | 514 yd | |
| The Pie Hole | 91 Duckworth Street | 518 yd | |
| The Royal Kitchen | 101 Duckworth Street | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Hotel | Punch Hotel, 25 Chapels | 221 yd | |
| Loom and Shuttle | 165 Duckworth Street | 514 yd | |
| The Cock | 210 Duckworth Street | 620 yd | |
| Bird Inth' Hand | 225 Duckworth Street | 633 yd | |
| Darwen Subs Bowling Club | The Pavillion, Anyon Street | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mash's Wing Ranch | 149 Duckworth Street | 514 yd | |
| Cavzon | 93 Duckworth Street | 514 yd | |
| Panda Express | 77 Duckworth Street | 514 yd | |
| Freddys Chicken and Pizza | 151A Duckworth Street | 535 yd | |
| Wangs | 13 Ash Grove | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 578 yd | |
| ASDA | School Street | 738 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 738 yd | |
| One Stop | 6-7 Church Street | 858 yd | |
| Nisa Local - Blackburn Road | 140-148 Blackburn Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darwen Vale High School (Closed) Holden Fold | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| The Square Meadow Holden Fold | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre THE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Avondale Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Holy Trinity Ce Primary School BANK TOP | artificial grass pitch | 964 yd |
| Sudell Primary School SUDELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy SUDELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.