Snape Street is in Darwen and in Blackburn district. BB3 1EW 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 Snape Street, Darwen, BB3 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 1EP, BB3 1EY, BB3 1EQ, BB3 1EZ, BB3 1SE, BB3 1EN, BB3 1ES, BB3 1EL, BB3 1EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB3 1EW 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 Snape 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.
Snape 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Snape Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2024-04-23 | £101,556 |
| 51 Snape Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2023-08-25 | £84,810 |
| 63 Snape Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2021-12-23 | £95,107 |
| 56 Snape Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-02-10 | £167,633 |
| 61 Snape Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2020-12-16 | £93,713 |
| 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 | 1,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 5,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 5,433 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 | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School St Albans Road , BB3 0HY | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn Road , BB3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | 2out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 992 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Woodlands School Woodlands , Holly Tree Close BB3 2NG | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,673 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Mahal | 9-13 Blackburn Road | 243 yd | |
| Ollys Kitchen | 47 Duckworth Street | 323 yd | |
| Freya's Grill | 161-163 Duckworth Street | 495 yd | |
| Crown & Thistle Bakery | 103 Duckworth Street | 495 yd | |
| Riverside Heights Restaurant | Riverside Heights Restaurant, Shorey Bank Way | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Tap | 47 Blackburn Road | 243 yd | |
| Hollins Grove Conservative Club | 106 Blackburn Road | 293 yd | |
| Loom and Shuttle | 165 Duckworth Street | 495 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra View | 500 yd | |
| Punch Hotel | Punch Hotel, 25 Chapels | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madina Indian Takeaway | 29 Blackburn Road | 243 yd | |
| Bilash | 35 Blackburn Road | 243 yd | |
| Mega Crunch | 33 Blackburn Road | 243 yd | |
| Sukhi's Curry Ltd | 15 Blackburn Road | 243 yd | |
| Dixyland Chicken & Ribs | 27 Blackburn Road | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local - Blackburn Road | 140-148 Blackburn Road | 460 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express (4437), Corner of Blackburn Road / Falcon Avenue | 509 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 663 yd | |
| ASDA | School Street | 1,010 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avondale Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| St Cuthberts C Of E Primary School ST. ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Afc Darwen (Anchor Ground) ANCHOR FOOTBALL GROUND ANCHOR FOOTBALL GROUND ANCHOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre THE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Darwen Vale High School (Closed) Holden Fold | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| St Edward'S Roman Catholic Primary School BLACKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 yd |
| Darwen Tennis Club Sunnyhurst Lane | tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.