Postcode insights

BB3 0JH

Mersey Avenue

Darwen West

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Detailed insights for BB3 0JH

Overview

Postcode BB3 0JH 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 average crime levels, with around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below 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 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sunnyhurst Wood.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

North Darwen has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,390 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Darwen has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.1%

Approximately 38.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from BB3 0JH.

Flood risk

No risk

North Darwen near BB3 0JH 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB3 0JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSunnyhurst WoodLargeWalking directions to Sunnyhurst Wood

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
395.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.7(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.92(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.72(+8%)
Other theft
7.13(+8%)
Vehicle crime
6.48(+8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
95.68%
African
5
1.66%
Other White
5
1.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.66%
Other
1
0.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
23.48%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.87%
No qualifications
43
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
35
26.12%
Owns with a mortgage
33
24.63%
Owns outright
32
23.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.69%
Social rents from council
16
11.94%
Total households: 134

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 0JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20265, Wyre Crescent, Darwen, BB3 0JGTerracedFreehold£130,000
16 May 202518, Duddon Avenue, Darwen, BB3 0JJTerracedFreehold£120,000
14 Nov 2025102, Birch Hall Avenue, Darwen, BB3 0JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
02 Apr 202639, Hodder Grove, Darwen, BB3 0JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
09 Sept 202542, Hodder Grove, Darwen, BB3 0JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the BB3 0JH postcode area, located within North Darwen, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCrosshill Special SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 0JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB3 0JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressFalcon Avenue, Darwen, BB3 1QXWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 0JH, 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 014CE01012591
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB3 0JH

Is BB3 0JH (North Darwen) safe?

The area around BB3 0JH records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 0JH?

The median sale price around BB3 0JH 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 0JH?

There are 6 schools close to BB3 0JH, 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.

How deprived is the area around BB3 0JH?

BB3 0JH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,390 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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