Postcode BB3 2PP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 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 71.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from BB3 2PP.
South Darwen & Whitehall near BB3 2PP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darwen located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Darwen | N/A | Walking directions to Darwen |
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
In the BB3 2PP postcode area, located within South Darwen & Whitehall, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB3 2PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Hardman Way, Darwen, BB3 2AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.