Marsh Terrace is in Darwen and in Blackburn district. BB3 0HF is located in the Darwen East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marsh Terrace, Darwen, BB3 0HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 0HB, BB3 0HA, BB3 0HG, BB3 0HE, BB3 3DS, BB3 0HD, BB3 0JX, BB3 3DG, BB3 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB3 0HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 50.8% | 55.8% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 44.2% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 0HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 40.4% | 53.4% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 30% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 9.9% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 49% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 29.7% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 15% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 21.9% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 21.4% | 8.7% | 13.4% | 8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 20.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 22% | 16.0% | 2.7% | 19.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.3% | 76.7% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 81.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 11% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 80.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Terrace was 74.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Darwen East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Marsh Terrace has the 20th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Darwen East and the 199th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Marsh Terrace, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2024-04-26 | £52,549 |
| 4 Marsh Terrace, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-01-11 | £111,610 |
| 6 Marsh Terrace, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2023-07-10 | £109,762 |
| 7 Marsh Terrace, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2022-11-16 | £60,056 |
| 21 Marsh Terrace, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-10-20 | £135,044 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB3 0HF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,769 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 | 291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | 2out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudell Primary School Sudell Road , BB3 3EB | 2out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Primary School Durham Road , BB3 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Turncroft Road , BB3 2BW | 2out of 4 | 1,243 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 | 596 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 4,918 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 | 2,495 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Pastures Broadhead Road , BB3 3QP | - not rated | 4,233 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 337 yd | |
| Finest Mix Grill | 84-86 Sarah Street | 351 yd | |
| CDJ | 193 Duckworth Street | 472 yd | |
| Maria's Deli Ltd | 197 Duckworth Street | 473 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza House/East Lancashire Foods Ltd | 189 Duckworth Street | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Hotel | Punch Hotel, 25 Chapels | 450 yd | |
| The Taps Bar | 11 Railway Road | 468 yd | |
| The Old Chapel | 14-16 Railway Road | 468 yd | |
| Bird Inth' Hand | 225 Duckworth Street | 473 yd | |
| The Cock | 210 Duckworth Street | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sattis Peri Peri | 44 Railway Road | 356 yd | |
| 3BZ Darwen | 52 Railway Road | 356 yd | |
| Crunchy Plus | 7 Railway Road | 468 yd | |
| San Remo | 219 Duckworth Street | 473 yd | |
| Speedies | 219 Duckworth Street | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | School Street | 511 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 511 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 541 yd | |
| One Stop | 6-7 Church Street | 589 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Plc | Sainsbury Superstore, Redearth Road | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darwen Leisure Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre THE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Darwen Vale High School (Closed) Holden Fold | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Sudell Primary School SUDELL ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy SUDELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Holy Trinity Ce Primary School BANK TOP | artificial grass pitch | 749 yd |
| The Square Meadow Holden Fold | grass pitches | 784 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.