Postcode BB3 2LA 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 35.5 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Whitehall Park.
South Darwen & Whitehall has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
South Darwen & Whitehall has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 road, approximately 305 ft away from BB3 2LA.
South Darwen & Whitehall near BB3 2LA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitehall Park | Large | Walking directions to Whitehall Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 in Darwen South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 69 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £200,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £90,000 |
| Detached | 38 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen South
In the BB3 2LA postcode area, located within South Darwen & Whitehall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 2LA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.