Postcode BB3 2AR is located in an urban city, within the Darwen South ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the South Darwen & Whitehall area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Darwen & Whitehall is £46,578 per year. The nearest station is Darwen, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bold Venture Park.
South Darwen & Whitehall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
South Darwen & Whitehall has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Darwen & Whitehall is £46,578 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 235 ft away from BB3 2AR.
South Darwen & Whitehall near BB3 2AR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Darwen | N/A | Walking directions to Darwen |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bold Venture Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bold Venture Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Darwen South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £287,500 | £244 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £200,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 65 | £135,000 | £156 |
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £48,000 | £157,500 | £87,250 |
| 2017 | £190,000 | £84,475 | £129,750 | £77,250 |
| 2018 | £196,975 | £83,750 | £145,000 | £85,000 |
| 2019 | £221,500 | £85,500 | £143,000 | £82,000 |
| 2020 | £242,995 | £82,750 | £150,000 | £83,750 |
| 2021 | £241,495 | £100,000 | £165,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £262,500 | £92,000 | £180,000 | £125,023 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £91,000 | £193,250 | £118,500 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £104,750 | £182,250 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £260,000 | £92,500 | £202,500 | £133,000 |
| 2026 | £294,975 | £187,500 | £180,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171 | £83 | £166 | £96 |
| 2017 | £161 | £124 | £154 | £92 |
| 2018 | £177 | £139 | £161 | £94 |
| 2019 | £197 | £136 | £161 | £91 |
| 2020 | £205 | £134 | £172 | £97 |
| 2021 | £213 | £152 | £187 | £122 |
| 2022 | £218 | £146 | £215 | £136 |
| 2023 | £244 | £152 | £212 | £130 |
| 2024 | £241 | £158 | £220 | £136 |
| 2025 | £241 | £145 | £236 | £149 |
| 2026 | £260 | £180 | £238 | £160 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 2AR.
In the BB3 2AR postcode area, located within South Darwen & Whitehall, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Hardman Way, Darwen, BB3 2AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | McColls @ Darwen | 6-7 Church Street, Darwen, BB3 2RE | Walking directions to McColls @ Darwen |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | School Street, Darwen, BB3 1BE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | School Street, Darwen, BB3 1BE | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bradley Langford
Darwen South - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy MacNae
Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB3 2AR records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2AR in South Darwen & Whitehall is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BB3 2AR, including Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (Requires improvement) and Turncroft Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB3 2AR is Darwen, about 691 m away.
BB3 2AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,195 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 2AR is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bradley Langford (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.