Postcode BB3 3JU 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 East Darwen area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.4 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
East Darwen has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,693 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
East Darwen has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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 3JU.
East Darwen near BB3 3JU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Darwen | N/A | Walking directions to Darwen |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £174,800 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 | 37 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £186,500 |
| Terraced | 82 | £134,500 |
10 year median price trend in Darwen South
In the BB3 3JU postcode area, located within East Darwen, there are 7 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.