Postcode BB3 3BJ is located in an urban city, within the Darwen East ward of Blackburn with Darwen in the North West region, and forms part of the East Darwen area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in East Darwen is £31,900 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
East Darwen has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
East Darwen has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in East Darwen is £31,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB3 3BJ.
East Darwen near BB3 3BJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Darwen | N/A | Walking directions to Darwen |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £111,300 in Darwen East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £319,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £243,495 |
| Flats | 4 | £71,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £158,729 |
| Terraced | 99 | £105,000 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen East
In the BB3 3BJ postcode area, located within East Darwen, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.