Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BB3 postcode area, covering Darwen and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£101,672
Median price
£93,500
5-year trend
+68.6%
Total sales
23,702
The BB3 area has 814 individual postcodes with 23,702 registered sales. Prices are +74.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Darwen. The five-year price movement is +68.6%.
BB3 averages £101,672, placing it in the affordable category, +74.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 23,702 recorded sales across 814 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BB3 is +68.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BB3 0SX
£110,026 avg · 187 sales
BB3 0QW
£103,524 avg · 184 sales
BB3 3DF
£53,154 avg · 144 sales
BB3 0ET
£44,818 avg · 142 sales
BB3 0RB
£140,621 avg · 141 sales
BB3 0HG
£55,959 avg · 140 sales
BB3 1NY
£78,076 avg · 135 sales
BB3 2BD
£108,145 avg · 134 sales
BB3 1LZ
£38,547 avg · 129 sales
This BB3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BB3 postcode area is £101,672, based on 23,702 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Darwen.
Properties in BB3 average £101,672, which is +74.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£93,500) is 8.0% below the average (£101,672), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in BB3 have moved +68.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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