Sudell Road is in Darwen and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB3 3JA 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 Sudell Road, Darwen, BB3 3JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB3 3JD, BB3 3DU, BB3 3EF, BB3 2DT, BB3 3JB, BB3 3DT, BB3 3JE, BB3 3DR, BB3 3DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB3 3JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 3JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 40.4% | 50.2% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 23.6% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.7% | 38.7% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 16.8% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 20.5% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.6% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 21.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 92% | 88.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 94.9% | 91.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sudell Road was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Darwen East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sudell Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Darwen East and the 159th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Sudell Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-08-22 | £121,028 |
| 115 Sudell Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-05-02 | £78,009 |
| 112 Sudell Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2025-02-21 | £102,938 |
| 111 Sudell Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2024-08-23 | £102,421 |
| 136 Sudell Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-06-07 | £86,719 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB3 3JA 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turncroft Nursery School Highfield Road , BB3 2DN | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Childrens Centre Winterton Road , BB3 0ER | - not rated | 858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudell Primary School Sudell Road , BB3 3EB | - not rated | 189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary Ellison Fold Terrace , BB3 3EB | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Turncroft Road , BB3 2BW | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | - not rated | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen St James' Church of England Primary School St James Crescent , BB3 0EY | - not rated | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | - not rated | 403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Police Street , BB3 1AF | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Moorland High School Holden Fold , BB3 3AU | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darwen Vale High School Blackburn Road , BB3 0AL | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen School 3 Sudell Road , BB3 3HW | - not rated | 175 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tullyallan Special School Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sunnyhurst Centre Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Salisbury Road , BB3 1HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Woodlands School Woodlands , Holly Tree Close BB3 2NG | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 362 yd | |
| Number 39 | 39 Bridge Street | 572 yd | |
| The Bank Bar & Kitchen | 8 Church Street | 583 yd | |
| Cin Cin Gin Bar | 1a Church Bank Street | 584 yd | |
| The Kettle Cafe and Bar | 47-51 Bridge Street | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | 94 Sudell Road | 179 yd | |
| Entwistle Hotel | 15 Entwistle Street | 395 yd | |
| Black Horse Hotel | 72-74 Redearth Road | 515 yd | |
| The Taps Bar | 11 Railway Road | 548 yd | |
| The Old Chapel | 14-16 Railway Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Cantonese | 87 Sudell Road | 2 yd | |
| Marsh House Chippy | 16 Marsh House Lane | 106 yd | |
| Yung's Fish and Chips | 28 Highfield Street | 403 yd | |
| 3BZ Darwen | 52 Railway Road | 539 yd | |
| Sattis Peri Peri | 44 Railway Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 6-7 Church Street | 563 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Plc | Sainsbury Superstore, Redearth Road | 597 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, School Street | 686 yd | |
| ASDA | School Street | 686 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Duckworth Street | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sudell Primary School SUDELL ROAD | grass pitches | 100 yd |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy SUDELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Holy Trinity Ce Primary School BANK TOP | artificial grass pitch | 803 yd |
| Urban Elite Fitness (Closed) Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre THE GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 yd |
| Darwen Leisure Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Darwen Vale High School (Closed) Holden Fold | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 11.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.3% |
| 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.