Postcode BB3 1JW 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.8 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 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from BB3 1JW.
North Darwen near BB3 1JW 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Darwen | N/A | Walking directions to Darwen |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sunnyhurst Wood | Large | Walking directions to Sunnyhurst Wood |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 in Darwen West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £617,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £192,625 |
| Detached | 8 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £110,100 |
| Terraced | 76 | £137,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen West
In the BB3 1JW postcode area, located within North Darwen, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 1JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Falcon Avenue, Darwen, BB3 1QX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1JW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.