England
BB3 postcode area — Darwen
The BB3 postcode district covers Blackburn with Darwen and surrounding areas in England. Police recorded 194 street-level crimes within roughly a mile of the district centre in August 2026. Figures below are drawn from UK government open data at district level — run a full Postcode Brief on a specific address before you view.
Sold prices
Sold prices could not be requested for this postcode, so treat this as unchecked rather than as nothing to report. It is a problem at our end, not a finding about the property.
Crime
194
Recorded crimes, August 2026
- Violent crime — 88
- Anti social behaviour — 35
- Criminal damage arson — 18
Flood risk
Surface-water risk could not be assessed at district level.
Schools
- Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio0.3 mi
- Holy Trinity VC School0.4 mi
- Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy0.5 mi
- Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary0.5 mi
Public transport
- Rail — Darwen Rail Station110m
- Bus — Railway Station160m
Broadband
80 Mbps
Fastest predicted download
These are Ofcom’s reported broadband availability figures for premises in this postcode. Actual speeds can vary by provider, package and the specific property connection.
District-level summary · updated 5 Oct 2026