Corden Avenue is in Darwen and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB3 3FL is located in the Darwen East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Corden Avenue, Darwen, BB3 3FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 3FN, BB3 3FH, BB3 3EU, BB3 3FE, BB3 3FD, BB3 3FJ, BB3 3BB, BB3 3BE, BB3 3FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB3 3FL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 53.2% | 47.2% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 52.8% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 3FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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% | 46.7% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 37.5% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) 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 | 49.9% | 60.9% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 5.2% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.8% | 16% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 6.8% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 16.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21.5% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 35.4% | 18.5% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.4% | 81.2% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 88.8% | 89.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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% | 89.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corden Avenue was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Darwen East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Corden Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Darwen East and the 38th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Corden Avenue, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-08-02 | £147,028 |
| 27 Corden Avenue, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-19 | £201,559 |
| 27 Corden Avenue, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-11-18 | £206,020 |
| 7 Corden Avenue, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-04-04 | £222,070 |
| 1 Corden Avenue, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-08-27 | £157,656 |
BB3 3FL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| 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 | 787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 4,039 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 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudell Primary School Sudell Road , BB3 3EB | 2out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Turncroft Road , BB3 2BW | 2out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity VC School Bank Top , BB3 2RW | 2out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen Limes Avenue , BB3 2SG | 3out of 4 | 1,517 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 | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Police Street , BB3 1AF | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 2out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 4,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 5,127 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 | 2,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lower Pastures Broadhead Road , BB3 3QP | - not rated | 3,690 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Free School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 3out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Heys Lane , BB2 4NW | 2out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 4,460 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 | 292 yd | |
| The Bank Bar & Kitchen | 8 Church Street | 871 yd | |
| Riverside Heights Restaurant | Riverside Heights Restaurant, Shorey Bank Way | 882 yd | |
| Deli Carlo | 1 Croft Street | 888 yd | |
| Biscuit Barrel Cafe | Darwen Market Hall, Croft Street | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Subs Bowling Club | The Pavillion, Anyon Street | 203 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 94 Sudell Road | 615 yd | |
| Entwistle Hotel | 15 Entwistle Street | 683 yd | |
| Punch Hotel | Punch Hotel, 25 Chapels | 744 yd | |
| The Taps Bar | 11 Railway Road | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wangs | 13 Ash Grove | 320 yd | |
| Lees Cantonese | 87 Sudell Road | 484 yd | |
| Marsh House Chippy | 16 Marsh House Lane | 543 yd | |
| Sattis Peri Peri | 44 Railway Road | 679 yd | |
| 3BZ Darwen | 52 Railway Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 6-7 Church Street | 845 yd | |
| ASDA | School Street | 879 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 879 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Plc | Sainsbury Superstore, Redearth Road | 977 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sudell Primary School SUDELL ROAD | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Darwen Vale High School (Closed) Holden Fold | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| The Square Meadow Holden Fold | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy SUDELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,029 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre THE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,040 yd |
| Holy Trinity Ce Primary School BANK TOP | artificial grass pitch | 1,081 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.