Postcode insights

BB3 2JP

Bolton Road

Darwen South

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Detailed insights for BB3 2JP

Overview

Postcode BB3 2JP 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Whitehall Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

South Darwen & Whitehall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

South Darwen & Whitehall has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in South Darwen & Whitehall is £46,578 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from BB3 2JP.

Flood risk

No risk

South Darwen & Whitehall near BB3 2JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darwen located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB3 2JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWhitehall ParkLargeWalking directions to Whitehall Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
9,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.88(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.46(-14%)
Other theft
6.05(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.38(-40%)
Vehicle crime
4.03(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
92.17%
Indian
5
1.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.78%
Other White
5
1.78%
Other
5
1.78%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
30%
Level 3 (A level)
45
20.45%
No qualifications
34
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.73%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
38.97%
Owns with a mortgage
40
29.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
26.47%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.68%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Darwen South

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £240K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darwen South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£287,500£244
Semi-Detached31£200,000£236
Terraced65£135,000£156
Flats3£110,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darwen South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwen South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwen South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darwen South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darwen South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darwen South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 2JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 2JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 20269, Springthorpe Street, Darwen, BB3 2JYTerracedFreehold£128,000
08 Aug 202514, Springthorpe Street, Darwen, BB3 2JYTerracedLeasehold£135,000
23 Apr 2025488, Bolton Road, Darwen, BB3 2JRTerracedLeasehold£70,000
21 Mar 2025514, Bolton Road, Darwen, BB3 2JRTerracedFreehold£100,000
22 Aug 20253, Marton Walk, Darwen, BB3 2NHTerracedLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the BB3 2JP postcode area, located within South Darwen & Whitehall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB3 2JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAshleigh Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAurora Woodlands SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDarwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blackburn with Darwen district (2025-26).

Band A£1,558
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,077
Band D£2,337
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,376
Band G£3,895
Band H£4,674

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB3 2JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bradley Langford

Darwen South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy MacNae

Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBlackburn with DarwenE06000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyRossendale and DarwenE14001450
WardDarwen SouthE05011515
ParishDarwenE04012080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Darwen & WhitehallE02002631
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blackburn with Darwen 017FE01012661
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB3 2JP

Is BB3 2JP (South Darwen & Whitehall) safe?

The area around BB3 2JP records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near BB3 2JP?

The median sale price around BB3 2JP in South Darwen & Whitehall is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB3 2JP?

There are 8 schools close to BB3 2JP, including Ashleigh Primary School (Good), Aurora Woodlands School (Good) and Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB3 2JP?

BB3 2JP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,129 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB3 2JP (South Darwen & Whitehall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB3 2JP is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bradley Langford (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.