Redearth Road is in Darwen and in Blackburn district. BB3 2AR is located in the Darwen South 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 Redearth Road, Darwen, BB3 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 2AP, BB3 2AN, BB3 2AQ, BB3 2AJ, BB3 2AF, BB3 2DB, BB3 2DD, BB3 2BU, BB3 2DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB3 2AR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.5% | 49.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.4% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB3 2AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 46.2% | 52.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 26.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 13% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 45.9% | 45.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36.2% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 10.9% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.9% | 17.3% | -13.6% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.9% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 24.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% 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 | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.6% | 88.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 93.7% | 94.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redearth Road was 109.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% higher than the Darwen South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Redearth Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Darwen South and the 171st highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Redearth Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-06-16 | £198,103 |
| 106 Redearth Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Other, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2025-04-14 | £99,924 |
| 133 Redearth Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-01-10 | £142,047 |
| 93 Redearth Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-05-24 | £104,455 |
| 117 Redearth Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-04-30 | £146,430 |
BB3 2AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN | 4out of 4 | 356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 4,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Turncroft Road , BB3 2BW | 2out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | 2out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen Limes Avenue , BB3 2SG | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudell Primary School Sudell Road , BB3 3EB | 2out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Police Street , BB3 1AF | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,532 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lower Pastures Broadhead Road , BB3 3QP | - not rated | 3,982 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 4,510 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 4,510 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 5,235 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangiamo Tapas Ltd | 108 Bolton Road | 359 yd | |
| Number 1 Coffee Shop | 1 Bolton Road | 376 yd | |
| Number 39 | 39 Bridge Street | 405 yd | |
| Cin Cin Gin Bar | 1a Church Bank Street | 451 yd | |
| The Kettle Cafe and Bar | 47-51 Bridge Street | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Hotel | 72-74 Redearth Road | 122 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 94 Sudell Road | 370 yd | |
| Bees Knees | Bridge Street | 398 yd | |
| Bridge St Sports & Social Club | 27-33 Bridge Street | 437 yd | |
| Hopstar Brewery Tap | 35-39 Bridge Street | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yung's Fish and Chips | 28 Highfield Street | 133 yd | |
| Flames Bar & Grill | 104-106 Bolton Road | 359 yd | |
| Flames Steak House | 104-106 Bolton Road | 359 yd | |
| The TastyGrill House | 140 Bolton Road | 359 yd | |
| Polash Tandoori Takeaway | 144 Bolton Road | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Plc | Sainsbury Superstore, Redearth Road | 314 yd | |
| One Stop | 6-7 Church Street | 486 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 659 yd | |
| ASDA | School Street | 659 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy SUDELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Urban Elite Fitness (Closed) Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Sudell Primary School SUDELL ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Holy Trinity Ce Primary School BANK TOP | artificial grass pitch | 605 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School LIMES AVENUE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre THE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 769 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 | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.