Map of the BB3 Postcode District
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Where is the BB3 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to BB3
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn | 4.06 | N |
| Oswaldtwistle | 4.44 | NE |
| Church | 5.63 | NE |
| Rishton | 5.63 | NNE |
| Haslingden | 5.90 | E |
| Accrington | 5.98 | NE |
| Clayton-le-Moors | 6.72 | NNE |
| Ramsbottom | 6.83 | ESE |
| Great Harwood | 6.96 | NNE |
| Horwich | 7.14 | SSW |
| Chorley | 7.25 | WSW |
| Adlington | 7.41 | SW |
| Rawtenstall | 7.43 | E |
| Bolton | 8.05 | S |
| Bamber Bridge | 8.41 | WNW |
| Leyland | 9.33 | W |
| Bury | 9.77 | SE |
| Padiham | 9.85 | NE |
| Little Lever | 9.92 | SSE |
The post town for this district is DARWEN.
Postcode Information for District BB3 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 897)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARWEN | DARWEN | BB3 2 | 261 |
| DARWEN | DARWEN | BB3 1 | 184 |
| DARWEN | DARWEN | BB3 3 | 147 |
| DARWEN | DARWEN | BB3 0 | 132 |
| Lower Darwen | DARWEN | BB3 0 | 67 |
| Hoddlesden | DARWEN | BB3 3 | 50 |
| Tockholes | DARWEN | BB3 0 | 31 |
| Waterside | DARWEN | BB3 3 | 9 |
| Eccleshill | DARWEN | BB3 3 | 8 |
| Pickup Bank | DARWEN | BB3 3 | 4 |
| Livesey | DARWEN | BB3 0 | 4 |
Retail and Shopping in BB3
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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DUCKWORTH STREET
DARWEN
78
BB3 1AT
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BLACKBURN ROAD
DARWEN
64
BB3 1ET
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CROFT STREET
DARWEN
53
BB3 1BG
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BOLTON ROAD
DARWEN
41
BB3 2PR
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MARKET STREET
DARWEN
27
BB3 1AZ
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BRIDGE STREET
DARWEN
26
BB3 2AA
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RAILWAY ROAD
DARWEN
18
BB3 2RJ
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SUDELL ROAD
DARWEN
8
BB3 3JA
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUCKWORTH STREET | DARWEN | 78 | BB3 1AT | View on Google Maps | |
| BLACKBURN ROAD | DARWEN | 64 | BB3 1ET | View on Google Maps | |
| CROFT STREET | DARWEN | 53 | BB3 1BG | View on Google Maps | |
| BOLTON ROAD | DARWEN | 41 | BB3 2PR | View on Google Maps | |
| MARKET STREET | DARWEN | 27 | BB3 1AZ | View on Google Maps | |
| BRIDGE STREET | DARWEN | 26 | BB3 2AA | View on Google Maps | |
| RAILWAY ROAD | DARWEN | 18 | BB3 2RJ | View on Google Maps | |
| SUDELL ROAD | DARWEN | 8 | BB3 3JA | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the BB3 postcode district is Darwen, located in Lancashire, England. Other significant settlements within the district include Livesey, Lower Darwen, Tockholes, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Pickup Bank, and Waterside. The main post town associated with the district is also Darwen.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Blackburn with Darwen (B) area with a total of 903 postal codes.
The largest settlement in the BB3 postal code is DARWEN followed by Lower Darwen, and Hoddlesden.
The BB3 Postcode shares a border with PR6 (CHORLEY, Whittle-le-Woods, Clayton-le-Woods), BB1 (BLACKBURN, Rishton, Wilpshire), BL7 (Bromley Cross, Egerton, Turton) and BB2 (BLACKBURN, Mellor, Mellor Brook).
Dentists in the BB3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Sky Dental Care | 93 BLACKBURN ROAD , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1ET | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 20 RAILWAY ROAD , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 2RG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 330 - 334 BLACKBURN ROAD , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 0AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Darwenside Dental Practice | UNION STREET , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 0DA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Darwen Health Centre | JAMES STREET WEST , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1PY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Darwen Orthodontics | 42 RAILWAY ROAD , DARWEN , BB3 2RJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the BB3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr A Alam's Branch Practice | , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 3EH | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | Spring-fenisco Healthlink | , 102 BOLTON ROAD , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1BZ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Darwen Healthcare | , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1PY | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Darwen Healthlink | , JAMES STREET WEST , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1PY | GP PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Hollins Grove Surgery | , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1ET | GP PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Darwen Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | , DARWEN , BB3 1PY | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the BB3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | MARKET STREET , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1AZ | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Cohens Chemist | JAMES STREET WEST , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1PY | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Market Street Pharmacy | 29-31 MARKET STREET , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1PS | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Geloo Brothers Ltd | 13 UNION STREET , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 0DA | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Everest Pharmacy | 21 CEMETERY ROAD , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 2LZ | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Church Street Pharmacy | 11 CHURCH STREET , DARWEN , BB3 2RE | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the BB3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - BRIDGE STREET | 45 BRIDGE STREET , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 2AA | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | ALEXANDER KOBRIN OPTOMETRISTS (POTTERS BAR) | UNIT 317 , INDIA MILL BUSINESS CENTRE , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1AE | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | EYEFUL TOWER | 153 DUCKWORTH STREET , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1AT | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | PETER WORDEN OPTICIANS (DARWEN) | 185 DUCKWORTH STREET , DARWEN , BB3 1AU | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 5 | BARROW OPTICAL | UNIT 317 , INDIA MILL BUSINESS CENTRE , DARWEN , LANCASHIRE , BB3 1AE | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Phase: Primary
Address: Blackburn Road , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 0AA
Headteacher: Mrs Vannessa Knowles (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Darwen Vale High School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Blackburn Road , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 0AL
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Little ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: St James Crescent , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 0EY
Headteacher: Miss Laura Peckson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: St Albans Road , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 0HY
Headteacher: Mrs Emily Coolican (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Rock Lane , Tockholes , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 0LX
Headteacher: Mr Mark Power (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St James' Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Off Stopes Brow , Lower Darwen , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 0QP
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Theobalds (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Lower Darwen Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Milking Lane , Lower Darwen , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 0RB
Headteacher: Mr Steven Cumbo (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Phase: Secondary
Address: Police Street , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 1AF
Headteacher: Mr Colin Grand ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Crosshill Special School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Salisbury Road , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 1HZ
Headteacher: Mrs Lidia Gardner (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Avondale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Durham Road , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 1NN
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Brown (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Turncroft Road , BB3 2BW , DARWEN
Postcode: BB3 2BW
Headteacher: Mrs Susannah Burgess (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Turncroft Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address: Highfield Road , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 2DN
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Clayton-Young (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Knowlesly Road , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 2JA
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Ham (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Ashleigh Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Ross Street , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 2JT
Headteacher: Mr Ian Matthews (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Aurora Woodlands School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Woodlands , Holly Tree Close , Darwen , Lancashire
Postcode: BB3 2NG
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Gregory ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Holy Trinity VC School
Phase: Primary
Address: Bank Top , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 2RW
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Bolton (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
Phase: Primary
Address: Limes Avenue , DARWEN
Postcode: BB3 2SG
Headteacher: Mrs Leanne Brown (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Sudell Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Ellison Fold Terrace , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 3EB
Headteacher: Principal Jenna Harty (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address: Sudell Road , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 3HD
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Bailey (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Hoddlesden St Paul's Ce Primary School , Bayne Street , Hoddlesden , Darwen
Postcode: BB3 3NH
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Dugdale (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Lower Pastures
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Broadhead Road , Hoddlesden , Nr Darwen
Postcode: BB3 3QP
Headteacher: Mrs Diane Wood ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
Darwen
CRS Code: DWN
Operator: NT
Line: Ribble Valley line
Company: Northern
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M65 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.37
Average Driving Distance: 1.95
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 886
M65 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.61
Average Driving Distance: 3.16
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 886
M65 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.77
Average Driving Distance: 5.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 886
M65 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.12
Average Driving Distance: 7.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 824
M65 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.22
Average Driving Distance: 6.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 31
M61 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.36
Average Driving Distance: 7.54
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 24
M61 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.37
Average Driving Distance: 11.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 25
M66 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.94
Average Driving Distance: 10.23
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 6
Weather Forecast for Darwen
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 52.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 87.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 88.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 43.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 46.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 59.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 77.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 76.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 81.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 87.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sleet | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 65.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 63.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 22.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -3.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | -3.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | -1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | -3.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 0.00% | N 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -4.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | -5.0°C (feels like -8.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -6.0°C (feels like -8.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -5.0°C (feels like -8.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | -3.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 7.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 12.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| BB3 0 | Darwen Delivery Office |
| BB3 1 | Darwen Delivery Office |
| BB3 2 | Darwen Delivery Office |
| BB3 3 | Darwen Delivery Office |
| B | B | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| B | B | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the BB3 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £500 | £500 | £500 | |
| 1 | £625 | £750 | £688 |
| 2 | £550 | £895 | £693 |
| 3 | £625 | £825 | £692 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £400,000 | £1,500,000 | £950,000 | |
| 1 | £660,000 | £660,000 | £660,000 |
| 2 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 3 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 4 | £400,000 | £650,000 | £509,899 |
| 5 | £423,000 | £685,000 | £492,600 |
| 6 | £1,800,000 | £1,800,000 | £1,800,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Darwen | Duckworths Estate Agents | Green Hill House Green Street Darwen BB3 1PP | 01254 961444 |
 | Darwen | Hunters | 207-209 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AU | 01254 961101 |
 | Bolton | Claves | Claves House, 295D Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9BT | 01204 958267 |
 | Darwen | Proctors Estate Agency | 238-240 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1PX | 01254 961077 |
 | Darwen | Your Move | 7 Market Street, Darwen, BB3 1AZ | 01254 961483 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £223,578 | 99 | £232,305 | 102 | £198,035 | 96 | £204,845 | 93 |
| Semi-Detached | £147,429 | 111 | £139,361 | 120 | £142,854 | 129 | £127,699 | 118 |
| Terraced | £83,641 | 386 | £84,514 | 416 | £79,760 | 390 | £80,554 | 334 |
| Flats | £97,403 | 18 | £90,050 | 15 | £87,800 | 9 | £101,785 | 17 |