Postcode insights

BB3 0NQ

Long Lane

Darwen West

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Detailed insights for BB3 0NQ

Overview

Postcode BB3 0NQ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Darwen West ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden is £61,292 per year. The nearest station is Darwen, about 2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden is £61,292 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from BB3 0NQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden near BB3 0NQ 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
50.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.45(+25%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.68(-61%)
Vehicle crime
7.77(+30%)
Other theft
4.32(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
97.89%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.27%
Irish
1
0.42%
Other White
1
0.42%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
41.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.09%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.09%
Apprenticeship
21
9.91%
No qualifications
19
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
50.54%
Owns with a mortgage
39
41.94%
Shared ownership
2
2.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
2.15%
Social rents from council
1
1.08%
Total households: 93

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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026The Manse, Silk Hall, Darwen, BB3 0NQDetachedFreehold£425,000
17 Feb 2026The Gables, Tockholes Road, Darwen, BB3 0NLTerracedFreehold£155,000
02 Apr 2025Hillside Livery Yard, Golden Soney, Darwen, BB3 0NLOtherFreehold£380,000
21 Nov 2025Wilmar, Old School Lane, Darwen, BB3 0NNDetachedFreehold£452,000
28 Jul 2025The Old Vicarage, Rock Lane, Darwen, BB3 0LXOtherFreehold£800,000

Schools

In the BB3 0NQ postcode area, located within Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB3 0NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided 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 0NQ, 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
ParishTockholesE04000341
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tockholes, Edgworth & HoddlesdenE02002632
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 018DE01012628
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB3 0NQ

Is BB3 0NQ (Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden) safe?

The area around BB3 0NQ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB3 0NQ?

The median sale price around BB3 0NQ in Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden is £167,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB3 0NQ?

There is 1 school close to BB3 0NQ, including St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB3 0NQ?

BB3 0NQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,274 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB3 0NQ (Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden) in Parliament and on the local council?

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