Postcode BB3 1JQ is located in an urban city, within the Darwen West ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the North Darwen area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Darwen is £40,817 per year. The nearest station is Darwen, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sunnyhurst Wood.
North Darwen has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
North Darwen has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from BB3 1JQ.
North Darwen near BB3 1JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darwen located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Darwen | N/A | Walking directions to Darwen |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sunnyhurst Wood | Large | Walking directions to Sunnyhurst Wood |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £362,500 | £242 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £194,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 75 | £145,000 | £148 |
| Flats | 4 | £114,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 1JQ.
In the BB3 1JQ postcode area, located within North Darwen, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 1JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Falcon Avenue, Darwen, BB3 1QX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for BB3 1JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Janine Crook
Darwen West - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy MacNae
Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB3 1JQ records about 36 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.
The median sale price around BB3 1JQ in North Darwen is £167,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BB3 1JQ, including Crosshill Special School (Good), Avondale Primary School (Good) and St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB3 1JQ is Darwen, about 1,190 m away.
BB3 1JQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB3 1JQ is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Janine Crook (Reform UK).
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.