Postcode insights

BB3 0HR

Monton Road

Darwen West

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Detailed insights for BB3 0HR

Overview

Postcode BB3 0HR is located in an urban city, within the Darwen West 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 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Darwen is £40,817 per year. The nearest station is Darwen, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

North Darwen has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in North Darwen is £40,817 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BB3 0HR.

Flood risk

No risk

North Darwen near BB3 0HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darwen located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
3,399.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
75.46(+320%)
Violence and sexual offences
54.12(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.82(+120%)
Public order
15.24(+50%)
Vehicle crime
6.86(+15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
89.04%
Pakistani
5
2.28%
Other Asian
5
2.28%
Other Black
3
1.37%
Other White
3
1.37%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
31.35%
Level 3 (A level)
35
18.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
17.3%
No qualifications
26
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
35.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
34.58%
Owns outright
26
24.3%
Other social rented
3
2.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.8%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Darwen West

Median price£167,000
Price per sq ft£167
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £200K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £167 per square foot) in Darwen West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darwen West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£362,500£242
Semi-Detached31£194,000£215
Terraced75£145,000£148
Flats4£114,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darwen West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwen West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,500£70,000£145,000£95,500
2017£210,000£95,000£156,500£95,000
2018£225,000£90,000£165,000£90,000
2019£198,500£112,500£143,000£103,000
2020£270,000£75,000£155,000£105,000
2021£250,000£81,500£163,500£117,500
2022£344,170£104,250£180,000£130,000
2023£325,000£72,500£172,000£124,000
2024£405,000£89,000£176,000£125,500
2025£362,000£110,100£194,500£136,500
2026£362,500£98,000£190,250£143,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwen West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darwen West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£138£138£102
2017£179£150£161£96
2018£170£130£156£94
2019£166£196£146£105
2020£210£120£146£104
2021£211£125£182£121
2022£235£147£187£136
2023£232£120£180£131
2024£247£152£200£134
2025£239£214£200£136
2026£247£166£214£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darwen West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darwen West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 20268, Ribble Avenue, Darwen, BB3 0JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
20 Oct 20252, Ribble Avenue, Darwen, BB3 0JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
15 Aug 202525, Ribble Avenue, Darwen, BB3 0JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000
27 Apr 20263, Monton Road, Darwen, BB3 0ADTerracedLeasehold£120,000
06 Aug 202511, Haldane Road, Darwen, BB3 0AETerracedLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the BB3 0HR postcode area, located within North Darwen, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB3 0HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.1 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableCrosshill Special SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 0HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB3 0HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressFalcon Avenue, Darwen, BB3 1QXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miBest-OneBlackburn Road, Earcroft, Darwen, BB3 0AJWalking directions to Best-One
0.5 miNisa LocalBlackburn Road, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 0ALWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).

Band A£1,558
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,077
Band D£2,337
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,376
Band G£3,895
Band H£4,674

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB3 0HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janine Crook

Darwen West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy MacNae

Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyRossendale and DarwenE14001450
WardDarwen WestE05011516
ParishDarwenE04012080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North DarwenE02002628
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 014BE01012590
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB3 0HR

Is BB3 0HR (North Darwen) safe?

The area around BB3 0HR records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB3 0HR?

The median sale price around BB3 0HR in North Darwen is £167,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB3 0HR?

There are 6 schools close to BB3 0HR, including St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Crosshill Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB3 0HR?

BB3 0HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,637 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB3 0HR (North Darwen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB3 0HR is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Janine Crook (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.