Postcode BB3 0JR 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 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in North Darwen is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
North Darwen has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 58.8% 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.
The average income of residents in North Darwen is £35,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BB3 0JR.
North Darwen near BB3 0JR 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 in Darwen West area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,250 up to £617,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £351,225 |
| Flats | 4 | £110,100 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 81 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen West
In the BB3 0JR postcode area, located within North Darwen, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.