Postcode BB3 0AB is located in an urban city, within the Darwen East ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the North Darwen area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in North Darwen is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
North Darwen has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,637 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
North Darwen has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in North Darwen is £35,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from BB3 0AB.
North Darwen near BB3 0AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darwen located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Darwen East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £309,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £222,498 |
| Flats | 4 | £71,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £157,458 |
| Terraced | 92 | £103,500 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen East
In the BB3 0AB postcode area, located within North Darwen, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.