Postcode BB3 1EJ is located in an urban city, within the Darwen East ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the North Darwen area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Darwen is £40,817 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Shorey Bank.
North Darwen has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
North Darwen has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% 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 per household in North Darwen is £40,817 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from BB3 1EJ.
North Darwen near BB3 1EJ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darwen located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Darwen | N/A | Walking directions to Darwen |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shorey Bank | Large | Walking directions to Shorey Bank |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £111,500 in Darwen East area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £319,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £244,998 |
| Flats | 4 | £71,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £158,729 |
| Terraced | 95 | £105,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen East
In the BB3 1EJ postcode area, located within North Darwen, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 1EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1QA | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.