Living in BB3, Blackburn with Darwen
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BB3 in Blackburn with Darwen. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Blackburn with Darwen: £165,882, up 5.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around BB3
110 recorded home sales on the streets around central BB3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £88,000 and a range from £44,000 to £665,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 PERRY STREET, BB3 3DG | terraced | £75,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 26 MARSH TERRACE, BB3 0HF | terraced | £84,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 15 MARSH TERRACE, BB3 0HF | terraced | £75,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 4 ROBIN BANK ROAD, BB3 0DE | terraced | £90,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 34 PERRY STREET, BB3 3DG | terraced | £80,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 30 POWELL STREET, BB3 0HB | terraced | £115,000 | 2026-04-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
35 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Darwen Vale High School | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Lower Darwen Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Longshaw Infant School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Meadowhead Junior School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
23 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Markazul Uloom, Noorul Uloom.
All 2 fee-paying schools near BB3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 14.9% |
| Professional occupations | 14.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
218 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BB3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Blackburn with Darwen's figures.
Common questions about BB3
What is the average house price in BB3?
The average sold price in Blackburn with Darwen is £165,882 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BB3?
Prices in Blackburn with Darwen are up 5.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BB3?
The median of 110 recorded sales around central BB3 in the last 2 years is £88,000, ranging from £44,000 to £665,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BB3?
35 schools sit within 3 miles of central BB3, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BB3?
218 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BB3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BB3 at risk of flooding?
Central BB3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BB3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £88,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 218 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BB3 safe?
218 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BB3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BB3 or BB2, BB3 or BB1, BB3 or BL7.
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