Postcode BB3 0EL 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 East Darwen area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East Darwen is £37,095 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Shorey Bank.
East Darwen has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
East Darwen has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.4% 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 per household in East Darwen is £37,095 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from BB3 0EL.
East Darwen near BB3 0EL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Darwen | N/A | Walking directions to Darwen |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shorey Bank | Large | Walking directions to Shorey Bank |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £112,750 in Darwen East area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £319,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £244,998 |
| Flats | 4 | £71,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £158,729 |
| Terraced | 92 | £105,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen East
In the BB3 0EL postcode area, located within East Darwen, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.