Postcode BB3 3TP 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 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Darwen is £37,095 per year. The nearest station is Darwen, 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 high crime rate, with approximately 73.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in East Darwen is £37,095 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB3 3TP.
East Darwen near BB3 3TP 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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Darwen South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £287,500 | £244 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £200,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 65 | £135,000 | £156 |
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £48,000 | £157,500 | £87,250 |
| 2017 | £190,000 | £84,475 | £129,750 | £77,250 |
| 2018 | £196,975 | £83,750 | £145,000 | £85,000 |
| 2019 | £221,500 | £85,500 | £143,000 | £82,000 |
| 2020 | £242,995 | £82,750 | £150,000 | £83,750 |
| 2021 | £241,495 | £100,000 | £165,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £262,500 | £92,000 | £180,000 | £125,023 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £91,000 | £193,250 | £118,500 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £104,750 | £182,250 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £260,000 | £92,500 | £202,500 | £133,000 |
| 2026 | £294,975 | £187,500 | £180,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171 | £83 | £166 | £96 |
| 2017 | £161 | £124 | £154 | £92 |
| 2018 | £177 | £139 | £161 | £94 |
| 2019 | £197 | £136 | £161 | £91 |
| 2020 | £205 | £134 | £172 | £97 |
| 2021 | £213 | £152 | £187 | £122 |
| 2022 | £218 | £146 | £215 | £136 |
| 2023 | £244 | £152 | £212 | £130 |
| 2024 | £241 | £158 | £220 | £136 |
| 2025 | £241 | £145 | £236 | £149 |
| 2026 | £260 | £180 | £238 | £160 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB3 3TP.
In the BB3 3TP 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.
Elected local representatives for BB3 3TP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bradley Langford
Darwen South - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy MacNae
Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB3 3TP records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BB3 3TP in East Darwen is £180,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BB3 3TP, including Sudell Primary School (Good), Turncroft Nursery School (Outstanding) and Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB3 3TP is Darwen, about 808 m away.
BB3 3TP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,693 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB3 3TP is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bradley Langford (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.