Aysgarth Drive is in Darwen and in Blackburn district. BB3 1LB is located in the Darwen West 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 Aysgarth Drive, Darwen, BB3 1LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 1JD, BB3 1JE, BB3 1JH, BB3 1RG, BB3 1JA, BB3 1JB, BB3 1LA, BB3 1JQ, BB3 1LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB3 1LB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB3 1LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 24.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 57.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 44.9% | 40.3% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 44.7% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 11.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 11.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.4% | 10.8% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 35.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.9% | 96.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aysgarth Drive was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Darwen East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aysgarth Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Darwen East and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aysgarth Drive, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-01-15 | £220,137 |
| 19 Aysgarth Drive, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-12-12 | £243,612 |
| 17 Aysgarth Drive, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-04-07 | £198,426 |
| 6 Aysgarth Drive, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-02-18 | £212,659 |
| 5 Aysgarth Drive, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-04-24 | £206,150 |
BB3 1LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB3 1LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 2,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 5,365 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 | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School St Albans Road , BB3 0HY | 4out of 4 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn Road , BB3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | 2out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,222 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,681 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Woodlands School Woodlands , Holly Tree Close BB3 2NG | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,962 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 3,962 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 | 586 yd | |
| Ollys Kitchen | 47 Duckworth Street | 657 yd | |
| Freya's Grill | 161-163 Duckworth Street | 832 yd | |
| Crown & Thistle Bakery | 103 Duckworth Street | 832 yd | |
| Food By Liam Cooper | 5 Hollins Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde England Kiosk | Olde England Kiosk, Earnsdale Road | 372 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra View | 521 yd | |
| Hollins Grove Conservative Club | 106 Blackburn Road | 542 yd | |
| Darwen Tap | 47 Blackburn Road | 586 yd | |
| Darwen Masonic Hall | Darwen Masonic Hall, Hawkshaw Avenue | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Star | 12-14 Blackburn Road | 542 yd | |
| Madina Indian Takeaway | 29 Blackburn Road | 586 yd | |
| Bilash | 35 Blackburn Road | 586 yd | |
| Mega Crunch | 33 Blackburn Road | 586 yd | |
| Sukhi's Curry Ltd | 15 Blackburn Road | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express (4437), Corner of Blackburn Road / Falcon Avenue | 593 yd | |
| Nisa Local - Blackburn Road | 140-148 Blackburn Road | 610 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darwen Tennis Club Sunnyhurst Lane | tennis courts | 280 yd |
| Avondale Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| St Cuthberts C Of E Primary School ST. ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Darwen Golf Club DUDDON AVENUE | golf | 698 yd |
| Darwen Cricket Club (Birch Hall) BIRCH HALL CRICKET GROUND BIRCH HALL CRICKET GROUND LEVEN GROVE | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.