Duckworth Street is in Darwen and in Blackburn district. BB3 1AR 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 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 1EF, BB3 1DS, BB3 1EE, BB3 1EH, BB3 1DU, BB3 1QQ, BB3 1QL, BB3 1DT, BB3 1EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB3 1AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 48.5% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51.5% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 1AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 41.7% | 50.7% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 29.3% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 38.9% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.9% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 27.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 23.9% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.5% | 89.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 91.2% | 87.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duckworth Street was 153.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% lower than the Darwen East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duckworth Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Darwen East and the 103rd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-04-02 | £103,120 |
| 3 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2024-11-22 | £29,827 |
| 7 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2024-08-12 | £45,113 |
| 5 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2024-03-07 | £31,519 |
| 21 - 25 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £9,749 | 2023-11-28 | £10,086 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Childrens Centre Winterton Road , BB3 0ER | - not rated | 819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 5,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Primary School Durham Road , BB3 1NN | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St James' Church of England Primary School St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | - not rated | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | - not rated | 860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | - not rated | 895 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School St Albans Road , BB3 0HY | 2out of 4 | 903 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 | 685 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Moorland High School Holden Fold , BB3 3AU | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tullyallan Special School Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | - not rated | 503 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sunnyhurst Centre Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | - not rated | 503 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen School 3 Sudell Road , BB3 3HW | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Woodlands School Woodlands , Holly Tree Close BB3 2NG | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollys Kitchen | 47 Duckworth Street | 2 yd | |
| Raj Mahal | 9-13 Blackburn Road | 214 yd | |
| Freya's Grill | 161-163 Duckworth Street | 242 yd | |
| Crown & Thistle Bakery | 103 Duckworth Street | 242 yd | |
| The Pie Hole | 91 Duckworth Street | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra View | 193 yd | |
| Darwen Tap | 47 Blackburn Road | 214 yd | |
| Loom and Shuttle | 165 Duckworth Street | 242 yd | |
| Hollins Grove Conservative Club | 106 Blackburn Road | 309 yd | |
| The Cock | 210 Duckworth Street | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madina Indian Takeaway | 29 Blackburn Road | 214 yd | |
| Bilash | 35 Blackburn Road | 214 yd | |
| Mega Crunch | 33 Blackburn Road | 214 yd | |
| Sukhi's Curry Ltd | 15 Blackburn Road | 214 yd | |
| Dixyland Chicken & Ribs | 27 Blackburn Road | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 411 yd | |
| Nisa Local - Blackburn Road | 140-148 Blackburn Road | 586 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express (4437), Corner of Blackburn Road / Falcon Avenue | 623 yd | |
| ASDA | School Street | 801 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avondale Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre THE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Darwen Tennis Club Sunnyhurst Lane | tennis courts | 882 yd |
| St Cuthberts C Of E Primary School ST. ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Holy Trinity Ce Primary School BANK TOP | artificial grass pitch | 928 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 | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.