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BB3 Area Report

Blackburn with Darwen

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£150,249
Median Price
Postcode district (BB3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (BB3)
11
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in BB3

Rental Yield
7.7
Price Growth
7.5
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (BB3)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

198
Crimes/month
55
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Blackburn with Darwen)

DECILE 3/10 — 20–30% most deprived

Blackburn with Darwen has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
4
health
3
crime
4
housing
4
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Blackburn with Darwen (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the BB3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£161,631
Blackburn with Darwen average
+5.2%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£289,692
Detached
£178,950
Semi-Detached
£134,555
Terraced
£88,937
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £48,822
01/12/2003: £60,900
01/12/2004: £80,194
01/12/2005: £94,191
01/12/2006: £107,814
01/12/2007: £118,333
01/12/2008: £104,607
01/12/2009: £103,001
01/12/2010: £99,642
01/12/2011: £95,859
01/12/2012: £95,456
01/12/2013: £93,360
01/12/2014: £97,172
01/12/2015: £99,078
01/12/2016: £103,346
01/12/2017: £108,223
01/12/2018: £108,709
01/12/2019: £112,616
01/12/2020: £121,337
01/12/2021: £127,079
01/12/2022: £142,351
01/12/2023: £140,423
01/12/2024: £153,594
01/12/2025: £161,631
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Special
1
Nursery
11
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 11 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

47.2
Avg Attainment 8
+11.1% vs national (42.5)
49.4%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 17 secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in BB3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£265,000
663 sales
Semi-detached
£175,000
667 sales
Terraced
£105,000
1,909 sales
Flat
£83,500
93 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Blackburn with Darwen. For the headline BB3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+5.2%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Blackburn with Darwen
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade II*
5
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

90/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:23 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

9.3°C
Avg Temperature
1448mm
Annual Rainfall
2524h
Sunshine/Year
22.2 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: April
Now: 13.1°C, Light drizzleHumidity: 87%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

38 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.3/5
Average Rating
82%
Rated Good or Very Good
38
Total Establishments
MYK Stores LtdRetailers - other
Exempt
New Man LeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Exempt
Vape Corner and Discount Store LtdRetailers - other
Exempt
3BZ DarwenTakeaway/sandwich shop
1/5
Dolce VitaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

44%
Renewable Energy
56g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

wind 43.5%nuclear 34.7%gas 13.3%imports 5.7%biomass 2.8%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

165m
Highabove sea level

At 165m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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