Anyon Street is in Darwen and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB3 3AQ is located in the Darwen East 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 Anyon Street, Darwen, BB3 3AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 3BB, BB3 3AG, BB3 3AH, BB3 3FJ, BB3 3FH, BB3 3AF, BB3 3AD, BB3 3AP, BB3 3FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB3 3AQ is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 53.2% | 46.4% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 53.6% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 3AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.3% 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 | 53% | 61.3% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 23.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 20.4% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 49.9% | 43.7% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 27% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 23.9% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 15.5% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.4% | 94.8% | 7.4% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 88.8% | 98.7% | 9.9% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 98.7% | 10.3% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| No passport held | 32.8% | 13.5% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anyon Street was 258.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% higher than the Darwen East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anyon Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Darwen East and the 42nd highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Anyon Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,500 | 2024-07-18 | £113,124 |
| 106 Anyon Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-12-17 | £102,819 |
| 104 Anyon Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2017-10-19 | £129,066 |
| 104 Anyon Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2009-11-27 | £67,823 |
| 61 Anyon Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2006-12-21 | £152,311 |
BB3 3AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in BB3 3AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudell Primary School Sudell Road , BB3 3EB | 2out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | 2out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Turncroft Road , BB3 2BW | 2out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avondale Primary School Durham Road , BB3 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Police Street , BB3 1AF | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 4,929 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,675 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lower Pastures Broadhead Road , BB3 3QP | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 4,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finest Mix Grill | 84-86 Sarah Street | 413 yd | |
| Riverside Heights Restaurant | Riverside Heights Restaurant, Shorey Bank Way | 865 yd | |
| CDJ | 193 Duckworth Street | 981 yd | |
| Maria's Deli Ltd | 197 Duckworth Street | 982 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza House/East Lancashire Foods Ltd | 189 Duckworth Street | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Subs Bowling Club | The Pavillion, Anyon Street | 2 yd | |
| Punch Hotel | Punch Hotel, 25 Chapels | 604 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 94 Sudell Road | 792 yd | |
| Entwistle Hotel | 15 Entwistle Street | 817 yd | |
| The Taps Bar | 11 Railway Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wangs | 13 Ash Grove | 133 yd | |
| Lees Cantonese | 87 Sudell Road | 677 yd | |
| Marsh House Chippy | 16 Marsh House Lane | 742 yd | |
| Sattis Peri Peri | 44 Railway Road | 766 yd | |
| 3BZ Darwen | 52 Railway Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 6-7 Church Street | 963 yd | |
| ASDA | School Street | 964 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 964 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darwen Vale High School (Closed) Holden Fold | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| The Square Meadow Holden Fold | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Sudell Primary School SUDELL ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy SUDELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 998 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.