Postcode BB3 2HY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Darwen & Whitehall is £46,578 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
South Darwen & Whitehall has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
South Darwen & Whitehall has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB3 2HY.
South Darwen & Whitehall near BB3 2HY 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £174,600 in Darwen South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £183,500 |
| Terraced | 75 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen South
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.