Postcode BB3 3TL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East Darwen is £37,095 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in East Darwen is £37,095 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB3 3TL.
East Darwen near BB3 3TL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 3TL postcode area, located within East Darwen, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.