Postcode BB3 2LB is located in an urban city, within the West Pennine ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the South Darwen & Whitehall area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Darwen & Whitehall is £40,400 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 1.2 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 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.
South Darwen & Whitehall has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in South Darwen & Whitehall is £40,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from BB3 2LB.
South Darwen & Whitehall near BB3 2LB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitehall Park | Large | Walking directions to Whitehall Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in West Pennine area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £415,995 |
| Flats | 4 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £241,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Pennine
In the BB3 2LB postcode area, located within South Darwen & Whitehall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.