Postcode insights

BB3 0LJ

Green Row

Ewood

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Detailed insights for BB3 0LJ

Overview

Postcode BB3 0LJ is located in an urban city, within the Ewood ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Meadowhead area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meadowhead is £39,569 per year. The nearest station is Cherry Tree, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Green Hill Woods.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Meadowhead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,941 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Meadowhead has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Meadowhead is £39,569 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from BB3 0LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Cherry Tree located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB3 0LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGreen Hill WoodsSmallWalking directions to Green Hill Woods

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
839.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.78(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.31(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.1(-54%)
Other crime
2.74(+10%)
Vehicle crime
2.74(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
365
94.07%
Other White
7
1.8%
Indian
6
1.55%
Irish
4
1.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.77%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
33.44%
Level 3 (A level)
65
19.94%
No qualifications
58
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.43%
Apprenticeship
28
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
92
52.87%
Owns with a mortgage
73
41.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
2.87%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.72%
Shared ownership
1
0.57%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Ewood

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£142
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £173K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £142 per square foot) in Ewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ewood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£249,975£216
Semi-Detached21£172,000£209
Terraced60£115,000£119
Flats6£80,500£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ewood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ewood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500£116,000£118,000£68,000
2017£161,375£64,000£121,000£72,500
2018£167,000£67,000£119,950£77,750
2019£267,995£60,000£123,000£69,000
2020£205,000£58,500£133,000£71,000
2021£176,250£59,500£124,500£73,000
2022£220,725£60,750£127,780£83,000
2023£197,500£75,500£159,500£90,000
2024£256,500£86,000£172,500£96,000
2025£212,500£86,000£170,000£102,000
2026£290,000£69,975£194,000£121,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ewood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ewood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140£84£128£72
2017£193£104£144£77
2018£162£102£145£82
2019£204£88£147£73
2020£193£111£146£76
2021£200£113£153£83
2022£236£109£176£93
2023£211£120£190£100
2024£234£122£200£99
2025£221£122£199£112
2026£219£173£219£120
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ewood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ewood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 20258, Whalley Terrace, Darwen, BB3 0LNTerracedLeasehold£155,000
25 Mar 20253, Whalley Terrace, Darwen, BB3 0LNTerracedLeasehold£260,000
30 Jun 202588A, Bog Height Road, Darwen, BB3 0LGDetachedFreehold£450,000
05 Sept 202516, Farmers Row, Blackburn, BB2 4NNTerracedFreehold£200,000
18 Jul 202517, Farmers Row, Blackburn, BB2 4NNTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB3 0LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableEden SchoolFree schools special

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Heights BlackburnFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMeadowhead Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 0LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Alan Clayton

Ewood - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Adnan Hussain

Blackburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackburnE14001102
WardEwoodE05011517
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MeadowheadE02002626
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 012DE01012620
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB3 0LJ

Is BB3 0LJ (Meadowhead) safe?

The area around BB3 0LJ records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 0LJ?

The median sale price around BB3 0LJ in Meadowhead is £135,000 (about £142 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB3 0LJ?

There are 7 schools close to BB3 0LJ, including Eden School (Good), The Heights Blackburn (Good) and Meadowhead Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB3 0LJ?

BB3 0LJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,941 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB3 0LJ (Meadowhead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackburn covering BB3 0LJ is Adnan Hussain (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Alan Clayton (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.