Postcode BB3 1PB is located in an urban city, within the Darwen West area 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Shorey Bank.
North Darwen has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,189 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% 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 1.3% 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 16 ft away from BB3 1PB.
North Darwen near BB3 1PB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Darwen | N/A | Walking directions to Darwen |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shorey Bank | Large | Walking directions to Shorey Bank |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £343,750 | £242 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £197,500 | £222 |
| Terraced | 73 | £147,500 | £153 |
| Flats | 3 | £98,000 | £166 |
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 | £336,000 | £110,100 | £197,500 | £136,500 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £95,500 | £221,000 | £147,250 |
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 | £242 | £214 | £200 | £136 |
| 2026 | £242 | £163 | £221 | £152 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 1PB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 50, Harwood Street, Darwen, BB3 1PD | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 61, Harwood Street, Darwen, BB3 1PD | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 13, Barley Bank Street, Darwen, BB3 1NW | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 16, Barley Bank Street, Darwen, BB3 1NW | Terraced | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 3, Scholes Street, Darwen, BB3 1LN | Terraced | Leasehold | £81,000 |
In the BB3 1PB postcode area, located within North Darwen, there are 7 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Avondale Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2018. | |
Avondale Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Jun 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Crosshill Special School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Nov 2021. | |
Crosshill Special School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Nov 2021
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Aldridge Utc Darwen | Studio schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
Aldridge Utc Darwen ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Jan 2026
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB3 1PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1QA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | School Street, Darwen, BB3 1BE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Falcon Avenue, Darwen, BB3 1QX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | School Street, Darwen, BB3 1BE | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB3 1PB, 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 1PB 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BB3 1PB in Darwen West is £167,750 (about £168 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BB3 1PB, including Avondale Primary School (Good), Crosshill Special School (Good) and Aldridge Utc Darwen (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB3 1PB is Darwen, about 851 m away.
BB3 1PB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,189 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 1PB is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Janine Crook (Reform UK).