Postcode BB3 0FD is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn South & Lower Darwen ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Ewood & Fernhurst area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ewood & Fernhurst is £53,567 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ewood & Fernhurst has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Ewood & Fernhurst has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ewood & Fernhurst is £53,567 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BB3 0FD.
Ewood & Fernhurst near BB3 0FD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darwen located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £274,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £176,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £127,250 |
10 year median price trend in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen
In the BB3 0FD postcode area, located within Ewood & Fernhurst, there are 7 primary and 1 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.