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BB3 0NT

Coal Pit Lane

Darwen West

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Detailed insights for BB3 0NT

Overview

Postcode BB3 0NT is located in a rural hamlet, within the Darwen West area 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 median sale price in Darwen West is £167,750 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,875 and £199,500. The nearest station is Darwen, about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 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 18,380 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% 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 0 ft away from BB3 0NT.

Flood risk

No risk

Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden near BB3 0NT 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 1.8 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: £167,750
Price per sq ft: £168
Sales (last 12 months): 118
Typical range (middle 50%): £137K – £200K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £167,750 (about £168 per square foot) in Darwen West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £538,500.

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£343,750£242
Semi-Detached28£197,500£222
Terraced73£147,500£153
Flats3£98,000£166

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£336,000£110,100£197,500£136,500
2026£350,000£95,500£221,000£147,250
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£242£214£200£136
2026£242£163£221£152
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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the BB3 0NT postcode area, located within Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BB3 0NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
1.0 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,001
Band F£3,547
Band G£4,092
Band H£4,911

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 0NT, 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 Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BB3 0NT

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

The area around BB3 0NT 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BB3 0NT?

The median sale price around BB3 0NT in Darwen West is £167,750 (about £168 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB3 0NT?

There are 2 schools close to BB3 0NT, including St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BB3 0NT?

BB3 0NT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,380 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB3 0NT is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Janine Crook (Reform UK).