Postcode insights

BB3 0HT

Hartington Road

Darwen West

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Detailed insights for BB3 0HT

Overview

Postcode BB3 0HT 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.6%
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

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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 11 ft away from BB3 0HT.

Flood risk

No risk

North Darwen near BB3 0HT 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB3 0HT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Darwen

N/A

Walking directions to Darwen

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
10,758.6 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
299
95.53%
Other Asian
5
1.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.35%
Level 3 (A level)
51
20.82%
No qualifications
42
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.69%
Apprenticeship
26
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
37.14%
Owns with a mortgage
47
33.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.29%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.71%
Other social rented
4
2.86%
Total households: 140

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 0HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202522, Hartington Road, Darwen, BB3 0HTTerracedLeasehold£145,000
30 Jun 202511A, Hartington Road, Darwen, BB3 0HTTerracedLeasehold£102,000
19 Sept 202592, Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, BB3 0HZTerracedLeasehold£135,000
10 Jun 202583, Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, BB3 0HZTerracedLeasehold£130,000
02 May 202594, Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, BB3 0HZTerracedLeasehold£114,000

Schools

In the BB3 0HT postcode area, located within North Darwen, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB3 0HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCrosshill Special SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 0HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB3 0HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressFalcon Avenue, Darwen, BB3 1QXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miBest-OneBlackburn Road, Earcroft, Darwen, BB3 0AJWalking directions to Best-One

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 0HT, 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 0HT

Is BB3 0HT (North Darwen) safe?

The area around BB3 0HT 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 0HT?

The median sale price around BB3 0HT 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 0HT?

There are 7 schools close to BB3 0HT, including St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Crosshill Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB3 0HT?

The closest station to BB3 0HT is Darwen, about 1,508 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB3 0HT?

BB3 0HT 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 0HT (North Darwen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB3 0HT 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.