Postcode BB3 0DJ 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 Darwen Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 318.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Darwen Town is £33,900 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Shorey Bank.
Darwen Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,360 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Darwen Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 318.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Darwen Town is £33,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB3 0DJ.
Darwen Town near BB3 0DJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Darwen | N/A | Walking directions to Darwen |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shorey Bank | Large | Walking directions to Shorey Bank |
| 0.5 mi | Bold Venture Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bold Venture Park |
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 0DJ postcode area, located within Darwen Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 0DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | School Street, Darwen, BB3 1BE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | School Street, Darwen, BB3 1BE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | McColls @ Darwen | 6-7 Church Street, Darwen, BB3 2RE | Walking directions to McColls @ Darwen |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1QA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Hardman Way, Darwen, BB3 2AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.