BB3 — DARWEN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BB3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB3 is £185,751, which is 27% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB3 cost 35.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB3 have fallen 3.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£298,099	436
Semi-detached	£187,817	426
Terraced	£114,711	1191
Flat	£97,245	57
All types	£185,751	2215

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BB3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 73.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB3 has a crime rate 10% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

28.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

19.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BB3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB3 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Turncroft Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Lower Darwen Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ashleigh Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Avondale Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Holy Trinity VC School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,540

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

18.0%

Social rent

19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BB3 are 315.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB3 is collected by Blackburn Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BB3 — DARWEN

Area Summary

BB3 (DARWEN) offers affordable property prices (£185,751, 35% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (315 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BB2

BLACKBURN

£205K

▲ 1.1% YoY

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ROSSENDALE

£228K

▲ 6.5% YoY

BB5

ACCRINGTON

£149K

▼ 8.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BB3?

The average house price in BB3 (DARWEN) is £185,751, based on 2215 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 35% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.4% over the past year.

Is BB3 a safe area to live?

Crime in BB3 is close to the national average at 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (28.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (19.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BB3?

There are 21 schools in or near BB3. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in BB3?

Council tax in BB3 is collected by Blackburn Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BB3?

The average broadband download speed in BB3 is 315 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BB3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in BB3 are owner-occupied. 18% are privately rented and 19% are social housing. The total population is approximately 162,540.