Postcode BB3 3SH 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 very low crime levels, with around 36.1 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
South Darwen & Whitehall has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
South Darwen & Whitehall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB3 3SH.
South Darwen & Whitehall near BB3 3SH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 3SH postcode area, located within South Darwen & Whitehall, 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.