Postcode BB3 1PG 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 Darwen Town area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Darwen Town is £38,368 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Sunnyhurst Wood.
Darwen Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Darwen Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 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 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Darwen Town is £38,368 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from BB3 1PG.
Darwen Town near BB3 1PG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sunnyhurst Wood | Large | Walking directions to Sunnyhurst Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Shorey Bank | Large | Walking directions to Shorey Bank |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £159,995 in Darwen West area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,250 up to £617,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £90,200 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen West
In the BB3 1PG postcode area, located within Darwen Town, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 1PG
| 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.