Postcode BB3 1QP 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 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Darwen Town is £33,900 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 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Shorey Bank.
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 54.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 of residents in Darwen Town is £33,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from BB3 1QP.
Darwen Town near BB3 1QP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 | Shorey Bank | Large | Walking directions to Shorey Bank |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 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 | 13 | £351,225 |
| Flats | 4 | £110,100 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 81 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen West
In the BB3 1QP 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 1QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1QA | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.