The BB3 postcode district is a postal district located in the BB Blackburn postcode area with a population of 34,084 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the BB3 postcode district is 16.53 square miles which is 42.82 square kilometres or 10,580.00 acres.
Currently, the BB3 district has about 882 postcode units spread across 4 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 1,600 postcodes. With 882 postcodes already in use, this leaves 718 units available.
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).
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.
For the district BB3, we have data on 5 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector BB3 0, covers Darwen and Lower Darwen and Tockholes in Lancashire. The sector BB3 1, covers Darwen in Lancashire. The sector BB3 2, covers Darwen in Lancashire. The sector BB3 3, covers Darwen and Hoddlesden in Lancashire. The sector BB3 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the BB3 Postcode District
Explore the BB3 postcode district by using our free interactive map.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the BB3 District: the district mostly encompasses the Blackburn with Darwen (B) area with a total of 903 postcodes.
Weather Forecast for BB3
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 48.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | E 9 mph |
Where is the BB3 Postcode District?
The BB3 postcode district is located in Darwen, a town in Lancashire. It is nearby several towns: Blackburn is located to the north, Accrington to the northeast, Chorley to the west, Rossendale to the east, Bolton to the south, and Bury to the southeast. The distance from BB3 to London is approximately 180.3 miles.
The district is within the post town of DARWEN.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The BB3 Postcode District is in the Blackburn with Darwen region of Lancashire within the North West (England).
| Postcode 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 |
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 who Operate in the BB3 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Darwen | Duckworths Estate Agents | Green Hill House Green Street Darwen BB3 1PP | 01254 961444 | 34 |
 | Darwen | Hunters | 207-209 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AU | 01254 961101 | 33 |
 | Bolton | Claves | Claves House, 295D Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9BT | 01204 958267 | 29 |
 | Darwen | Proctors Estate Agency | 238-240 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1PX | 01254 961077 | 28 |
 | Darwen | Your Move | 7 Market Street, Darwen, BB3 1AZ | 01254 961483 | 20 |
| 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 |