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BB3

DARWEN

Lancashire, North West, England

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BB3 covers DARWEN in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £185,751
1yr change ▼ 3.4%
Crime 10% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£185,751

▼ 3.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

35% below national avg

Crime Rate

73.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

10% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

315 Mbps

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.

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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

£177K £182K £186K £191K £195K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,540

Population

57

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.

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315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BB3 DARWEN

What is the average house price in BB3 DARWEN?
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 DARWEN 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 is the population of BB3 DARWEN?
The population of BB3 (DARWEN) is approximately 162,540 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BB3 DARWEN?
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.

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