The Sidings, Darwen, BB3 2BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB3 2BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	53.7%	2.2%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	48.5%	46.3%	-2.2%	49.0%	-2.7%

Partnership Status

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	27.7%	29.5%	1.8%	37.9%	-8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	49.6%	47.5%	-2.1%	44.2%	3.3%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.4%	2.7%	-0.7%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	12.5%	14.9%	2.4%	9.1%	5.8%
Widowed	6.1%	5.4%	-0.7%	6.1%	-0.7%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50%	54.5%	4.5%	48.4%	6.1%
Good health	37.7%	31.7%	-6.0%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	10.5%	10.9%	0.4%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.7%	20%	0.3%	18.2%	1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.9%	15%	-3.9%	9.6%	5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	13.8%	-3.6%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	4.6%	-1.5%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	13.5%	-0.5%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	23.1%	30%	6.9%	33.8%	-3.8%
Other	0.8%	3.1%	2.3%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.6%	99.4%	1.8%	81.4%	18.0%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	97.6%	95.5%	-2.1%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	0.6%	3.2%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	95.5%	-2.1%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	64.1%	46.2%	17.9%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is The Sidings Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sidings was 114.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% higher than the Darwen South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Sidings has the 7th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Darwen South and the 164th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BB3 2BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Sidings are based on 130 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blackburn With Darwen.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Sidings, Darwen, BB3 2BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB3 2BD

Average Price
£251,708

Semi-Detached
£232,713

Terraced
£194,124

Detached
£302,532

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Sidings

Average Price
£264,120

Semi-Detached
£254,144

Terraced
£226,573

Detached
£313,916

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The SidingsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
66 The Sidings, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2025-07-24	£192,845
24 The Sidings, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£211,000	2025-04-25	£218,759
26 The Sidings, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-08-16	£193,034
62 The Sidings, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-02-11	£214,776
31 The Sidings, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-12-10	£231,973

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB3 2BD

Employment

BB3 2BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	48
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	21
Construction	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Other	10
Transport and storage	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN	4out of 4	734 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF	3out of 4	5,385 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	578 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen Limes Avenue , BB3 2SG	3out of 4	715 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashleigh Primary School Ross Street , BB3 2JT	3out of 4	734 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Knowlesly Road , BB3 2JA	3out of 4	958 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW	2out of 4	1,134 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD	3out of 4	846 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Police Street , BB3 1AF	3out of 4	1,344 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL	2out of 4	3,446 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aurora Woodlands School Woodlands , Holly Tree Close BB3 2NG	- not rated	984 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Lower Pastures Broadhead Road , BB3 3QP	- not rated	3,813 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW	3out of 4	5,137 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW	2out of 4	5,137 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zest Cafe Lounge	63-64 Mayfield Flats, Junction Street	267 yd
Secreto Limited	132 Sough Road	285 yd
Dolly's Tearoom and Restaurant	Bowling Green Hotel, 386 Bolton Road	321 yd
Mangiamo Tapas Ltd	108 Bolton Road	751 yd
The Tramway Cafe	The Tramway Cafe, 19a Cemetery Road	800 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Function Room	5-6 Watery Lane	396 yd
Greenfield Restaurant Ltd	Greenfield Inn, Lower Barn Street	676 yd
Black Horse Hotel	72-74 Redearth Road	757 yd
Craven Heifer	Craven Heifer Inn, Pole Lane	872 yd
Park Inn	1-3 Cemetery Road	963 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mayfield Fish & Chip Shop	57 Mayfield Flats	272 yd
Yung's Fish and Chips	28 Highfield Street	679 yd
Flames Bar & Grill	104-106 Bolton Road	751 yd
Flames Steak House	104-106 Bolton Road	751 yd
The TastyGrill House	140 Bolton Road	751 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Plc	Sainsbury Superstore, Redearth Road		923 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Urban Elite Fitness (Closed) Bolton Road	health and fitness suite	752 yd
Ashleigh Primary School ROSS STREET	grass pitches	752 yd
St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School LIMES AVENUE	grass pitches	820 yd
St Barnabas Primary School KNOWLESLY ROAD	grass pitches	892 yd
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy SUDELL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	936 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	81.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BB3 2BD