Postcode insights

BB3 0ST

Lady Close

Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

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Detailed insights for BB3 0ST

Overview

Postcode BB3 0ST is located in an urban city, within the Blackburn South & Lower Darwen ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the Ewood & Fernhurst area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ewood & Fernhurst is £53,567 per year. The nearest station is Darwen, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Ewood & Fernhurst has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ewood & Fernhurst has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ewood & Fernhurst is £53,567 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from BB3 0ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Ewood & Fernhurst near BB3 0ST 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
1,563.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.26(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.06(-33%)
Vehicle crime
7.84(+31%)
Public order
6.03(-40%)
Other theft
4.82(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
358
89.5%
Bangladeshi
15
3.75%
Other Asian
8
2%
Other White
6
1.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1%
Total population: 400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
34.11%
Level 3 (A level)
69
23.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
17.73%
No qualifications
27
9.03%
Apprenticeship
21
7.02%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
56.34%
Owns outright
38
26.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.49%
Social rents from council
1
0.7%
Other social rented
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £272K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£277,500£241
Semi-Detached29£177,000£246
Terraced24£135,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174,250£123,750£69,000
2017£180,000£122,500£84,000
2018£194,975£139,475£92,500
2019£195,000£135,000£85,000
2020£197,500£137,500£93,500
2021£225,000£145,000£105,000
2022£245,000£175,000£110,000
2023£239,250£167,000£115,000
2024£255,000£175,500£106,500
2025£277,500£175,000£135,000
2026£293,000£216,248£145,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£156£89
2017£162£169£108
2018£177£180£104
2019£178£171£110
2020£188£180£100
2021£199£195£124
2022£221£210£122
2023£225£204£141
2024£228£213£139
2025£242£239£165
2026£241£240£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn South & Lower Darwen in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 0ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 202555, Milking Lane, Darwen, BB3 0RBDetachedLeasehold£245,000
26 Mar 202595, Milking Lane, Darwen, BB3 0RBDetachedFreehold£250,000
22 Oct 202520, Aspin Way, Darwen, BB3 0FQDetachedFreehold£190,000
26 Sept 202519, Aspin Way, Darwen, BB3 0FQDetachedFreehold£314,995
19 Sept 202524, Aspin Way, Darwen, BB3 0FQSemi-DetachedFreehold£229,995

Schools

In the BB3 0ST postcode area, located within Ewood & Fernhurst, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB3 0ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLower Darwen Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryDarwen Vale High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No amenities 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 0ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Matchett

Blackburn South & Lower Darwen - 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
ParishBlackburn with Darwen, unparished areaE43000279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ewood & FernhurstE02002627
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 013BE01012597
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BB3 0ST

Is BB3 0ST (Ewood & Fernhurst) safe?

The area around BB3 0ST records about 40 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB3 0ST?

The median sale price around BB3 0ST in Ewood & Fernhurst is £200,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB3 0ST?

There are 6 schools close to BB3 0ST, including Lower Darwen Primary School (Good), St James' Church of England Primary School (Good) and Darwen Vale High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB3 0ST?

BB3 0ST scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB3 0ST (Ewood & Fernhurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

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