Broughton Street is in Darwen and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB3 1EB 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 Broughton Street, Darwen, BB3 1EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 1EA, BB3 1DT, BB3 1DZ, BB3 1DU, BB3 1DS, BB3 1DX, BB3 1EE, BB3 1SE, BB3 1DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB3 1EB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 47.6% | 47.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.6% | 41.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 39.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 48.7% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 31% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 25.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 10.9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 12.7% | -10.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 26.2% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 92.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 96.5% | 88.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 89% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Street was 118.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the Darwen East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Broughton Street has the 32nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Darwen East and the 154th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Broughton Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2023-09-22 | £78,762 |
| 6 Broughton Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2018-09-14 | £96,387 |
| 8 Broughton Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2010-12-02 | £127,116 |
| 6 Broughton Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2006-09-01 | £132,454 |
| 8 Broughton Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £74,950 | 2006-07-12 | £122,675 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 5,277 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 | 430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School St Albans Road , BB3 0HY | 4out of 4 | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | 2out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn Road , BB3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,264 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 | 731 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,432 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,801 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,933 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollys Kitchen | 47 Duckworth Street | 181 yd | |
| Freya's Grill | 161-163 Duckworth Street | 240 yd | |
| Crown & Thistle Bakery | 103 Duckworth Street | 240 yd | |
| Raj Mahal | 9-13 Blackburn Road | 307 yd | |
| The Pie Hole | 91 Duckworth Street | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loom and Shuttle | 165 Duckworth Street | 240 yd | |
| Darwen Tap | 47 Blackburn Road | 307 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra View | 367 yd | |
| Hollins Grove Conservative Club | 106 Blackburn Road | 404 yd | |
| The Cock | 210 Duckworth Street | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mash's Wing Ranch | 149 Duckworth Street | 240 yd | |
| Cavzon | 93 Duckworth Street | 240 yd | |
| Panda Express | 77 Duckworth Street | 240 yd | |
| Madina Indian Takeaway | 29 Blackburn Road | 307 yd | |
| Bilash | 35 Blackburn Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 403 yd | |
| Nisa Local - Blackburn Road | 140-148 Blackburn Road | 656 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express (4437), Corner of Blackburn Road / Falcon Avenue | 701 yd | |
| ASDA | School Street | 753 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avondale Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre THE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| Holy Trinity Ce Primary School BANK TOP | artificial grass pitch | 918 yd |
| Darwen Vale High School (Closed) Holden Fold | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| St Cuthberts C Of E Primary School ST. ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Darwen Tennis Club Sunnyhurst Lane | tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.