Duckworth Street is in Darwen and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB3 1PX 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 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 0GX, BB3 0DQ, BB3 1AU, BB3 1QA, BB3 1DE, BB3 1LP, BB3 1LT, BB3 1EG, BB3 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB3 1PX has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.4% | 47% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 1PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 50.9% | 62.6% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 14.5% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 43.2% | 41.5% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 37.5% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 15.9% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 14.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 18.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 27.7% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 90.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 92.9% | 90% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 89.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duckworth Street was 237.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% higher than the Darwen East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duckworth Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Darwen East and the 48th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Inn Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-12-16 | £242,681 |
| 202 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2020-12-22 | £186,184 |
| Bob Inn Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-09-14 | £174,084 |
| Darwen Service Station Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2006-03-31 | £356,790 |
| 236 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2005-01-14 | £91,092 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN | 4out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | 2out of 4 | 437 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Primary School Durham Road , BB3 1NN | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen Limes Avenue , BB3 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudell Primary School Sudell Road , BB3 3EB | 2out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 227 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Green Lane , BB2 4SR | 3out of 4 | 4,776 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,926 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 | 2,294 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 4,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Restaurant | 196-200 Duckworth Street | 1 yd | |
| Dessert Haven | 202 Duckworth Street | 39 yd | |
| Anaz Restaurant | 110-112 Duckworth Street | 116 yd | |
| Maria's Deli Ltd | 197 Duckworth Street | 119 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza House/East Lancashire Foods Ltd | 189 Duckworth Street | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock | 210 Duckworth Street | 1 yd | |
| Bird Inth' Hand | 225 Duckworth Street | 119 yd | |
| The Sound Lounge | 15 Wellington Fold | 191 yd | |
| The Sound Lounge Ltd | Wellington Fold | 235 yd | |
| Loom and Shuttle | 165 Duckworth Street | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Indian Takeaway | 194 Duckworth Street | 1 yd | |
| San Remo | 219 Duckworth Street | 119 yd | |
| Speedies | 219 Duckworth Street | 119 yd | |
| Alfresco | 201 Duckworth Street | 119 yd | |
| Freddys Chicken and Pizza | 151A Duckworth Street | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 116 yd | |
| ASDA | School Street | 282 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 282 yd | |
| One Stop | 6-7 Church Street | 456 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Plc | Sainsbury Superstore, Redearth Road | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darwen Leisure Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 199 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre THE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 222 yd |
| Holy Trinity Ce Primary School BANK TOP | artificial grass pitch | 412 yd |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy SUDELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Avondale Primary School DURHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Urban Elite Fitness (Closed) Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Sudell Primary School SUDELL ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School LIMES AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.