Auckland Street is in Darwen and in Blackburn district. BB3 2QP 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 Auckland Street, Darwen, BB3 2QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 2QW, BB3 2QL, BB3 2QJ, BB3 2QN, BB3 2QU, BB3 2JQ, BB3 2QZ, BB3 2JH, BB3 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB3 2QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 51.3% | 54.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 45.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 2QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 39.3% | 51.5% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 23.5% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.5% | 50% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 30.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 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 | 25.1% | 18.2% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 12.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 30.3% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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% | 96.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Auckland Street was 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Darwen South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Auckland Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Darwen South and the 190th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Auckland Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2025-07-15 | £97,058 |
| 6 Auckland Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-08-08 | £110,920 |
| 4 Auckland Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-08-15 | £121,696 |
| 1 Auckland Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2003-12-23 | £133,131 |
| 1 Auckland Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2003-04-17 | £117,776 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Childrens Centre Winterton Road , BB3 0ER | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Primary School Ross Street , BB3 2JT | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Knowlesly Road , BB3 2JA | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Knowlesley Road , BB3 2JA | - not rated | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen Limes Avenue , BB3 2SG | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Turncroft Road , BB3 2BW | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Sudell Road , BB3 3HD | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Police Street , BB3 1AF | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Moorland High School Holden Fold , BB3 3AU | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | - not rated | 4,032 yd | Community school | 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 | 683 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen School 3 Sudell Road , BB3 3HW | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tullyallan Special School Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sunnyhurst Centre Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zest Cafe Lounge | 63-64 Mayfield Flats, Junction Street | 149 yd | |
| Dolly's Tearoom and Restaurant | Bowling Green Hotel, 386 Bolton Road | 149 yd | |
| Secreto Limited | 132 Sough Road | 484 yd | |
| The Whitehall Hotel & Distillery | Ross Street | 530 yd | |
| The Tramway Cafe | The Tramway Cafe, 19a Cemetery Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Function Room | 5-6 Watery Lane | 462 yd | |
| Park Inn | 1-3 Cemetery Road | 733 yd | |
| Greenfield Restaurant Ltd | Greenfield Inn, Lower Barn Street | 805 yd | |
| Black Horse Hotel | 72-74 Redearth Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Fish & Chip Shop | 57 Mayfield Flats | 181 yd | |
| Flames Bar & Grill | 104-106 Bolton Road | 853 yd | |
| Flames Steak House | 104-106 Bolton Road | 853 yd | |
| The TastyGrill House | 140 Bolton Road | 853 yd | |
| Polash Tandoori Takeaway | 144 Bolton Road | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Primary School ROSS STREET | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| St Barnabas Primary School KNOWLESLY ROAD | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School LIMES AVENUE | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Urban Elite Fitness (Closed) Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 855 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.