The BB3 3EX Postcode in Darwen

BB3 3EX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BB3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3EX) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case BB which means Blackburn.
  2. Postal District. In our case BB3.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case BB3 3.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EX.

The regional mail center for the post area BB is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the BB3 3EX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DARWEN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the BB3 3EX postcode have the street address of Ellerbeck Road

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 17 individuals call the BB3 3EX postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of DARWEN within the old postal county of Lancashire.

BB3 3EX is within the town of Darwen.

The BB3 3EX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in BB3 3EX are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.

Most properties in BB3 3EX are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for BB3 3EX

The telephone area code for BB3 3EX is 01254 Blackburn.

Map Coordinates for BB3 3EX

Latitude53.6961206534
Longitude-2.46007203609

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Weather Forecast for BB3 3EX

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 57.00%SE 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 68.00%SE 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 78.00%S 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 78.00%SW 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 13.00%SW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 6.00%SSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%S 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 41.00%SSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 61.00%SW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 62.00%S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00%S 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%S 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%SSE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%S 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 15.00%S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 35.00%SSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00%S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 2.00%SE 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%SE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%ESE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00%E 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%ESE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 8.00%ESE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 11.00%ESE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%E 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00%ENE 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%ENE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%ENE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00%NE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%ENE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%E 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00%ESE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%ENE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00%NNE 7 mph

Nearest Schools to the BB3 3EX Postcode

Primary Schools

Sudell Primary School

Address: Ellison Fold Terrace, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3EB

Headteacher: Principal Jenna Harty

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-10-07)

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Distance: 0.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254703440

Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Address: Turncroft Road, DARWEN, Lancashire, BB3 2BW

Headteacher: Mrs Susannah Burgess

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-03)

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Distance: 0.40 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254701299

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Address: St James Crescent, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0EY

Headteacher: Miss Laura Peckson

Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2023-02-23)

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Distance: 0.41 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254703260

Secondary Schools

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Address: Sudell Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3HD

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Bailey

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-15)

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Distance: 0.25 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254819500

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Address: Police Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AF

Headteacher: Mr Colin Grand

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-09-15)

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Distance: 0.74 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254819567

Darwen Vale High School

Address: Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AL

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Little

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2020-03-04)

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Distance: 1.46 miles

School Website

Contact: 01254223000

Higher Schools

Blackburn College

Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH

Headteacher: Dr Fazal Dad

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-13)

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Distance: 4.12 miles

School Website

Contact: 0125455144

St Mary's College

Address: Shear Brow, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8DX

Headteacher: Mrs Elissa Best

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-03-01)

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Distance: 4.78 miles

Contact:

Bolton Sixth Form College

Address: Town Centre Campus, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU

Headteacher: Mr Stuart Merrills

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-05-23)

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Distance: 8.51 miles

School Website

Contact: 01204846215

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near BB3 3EX

DARWEN ORTHODONTICS

Address: 42 RAILWAY ROAD, DARWEN, BB3 2RJ

Distance: 0.20 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 20 RAILWAY ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 2RG

Distance: 0.23 miles

Contact: :

DARWENSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: UNION STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 0DA

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: :

DARWEN HEALTH CENTRE

Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PY

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: :

BLUE SKY DENTAL CARE

Address: 93 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1ET

Distance: 0.96 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 330 - 334 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 0AA

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near BB3 3EX

CHURCH STREET PHARMACY

Address: 11 CHURCH STREET, DARWEN, BB3 2RE

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 702435

BOOTS

Address: MARKET STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1AZ

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 703120

MARKET STREET PHARMACY

Address: 29-31 MARKET STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PS

Distance: 0.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 873977

GELOO BROTHERS LTD

Address: 13 UNION STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 0DA

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 705849

COHENS CHEMIST

Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PY

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 772106

EVEREST PHARMACY

Address: 21 CEMETERY ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 2LZ

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 777230

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near BB3 3EX

SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - BRIDGE STREET

Address: 45 BRIDGE STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 2AA

Distance: 0.27 miles

Contact: :

BARROW OPTICAL

Address: UNIT 317, INDIA MILL BUSINESS CENTRE, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1AE

Distance: 0.37 miles

Contact: :

PETER WORDEN OPTICIANS (DARWEN)

Address: 185 DUCKWORTH STREET, DARWEN, BB3 1AU

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact: :

EYEFUL TOWER

Address: 153 DUCKWORTH STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1AT

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: :

UNIVISION EYE CENTRE

Address: 26 AUDLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 1TD

Distance: 3.31 miles

Contact: :

TYRRELLS AND EMBERY

Address: 64-66 DARWEN STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 2BL

Distance: 3.53 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near BB3 3EX

DR A ALAM'S BRANCH PRACTICE

Address: 42 RAILWAY ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 3EH

Distance: 0.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 772290

SPRING-FENISCO HEALTHLINK

Address: SPRINGFIELD SURGERY, 102 BOLTON ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1BZ

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 282870

DARWEN HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, BB3 1PY

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: :

DARWEN HEALTHCARE

Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PY

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 226691

DARWEN HEALTHLINK

Address: DARWEN HEALTH CENTRE, JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PY

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 226600

HOLLINS GROVE SURGERY

Address: 153 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1ET

Distance: 0.96 miles

Contact: tel: 01254 701961

Transport Links near BB3 3EX

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: BB3 3EX

  • Darwen
    Darwen station, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DE
    Distance: 0.53 miles
    Driving Time: 1.71 minutes
  • Mill Hill (Lancs)
    Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QY
    Distance: 4.28 miles
    Driving Time: 9.49 minutes
  • Blackburn
    Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX
    Distance: 4.50 miles
    Driving Time: 10.12 minutes
  • Cherry Tree
    Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZ
    Distance: 4.69 miles
    Driving Time: 10.70 minutes
  • Entwistle
    Entwistle station, off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NG
    Distance: 5.85 miles
    Driving Time: 10.90 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near BB3 3EX

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near BB3 3EX

M65 J4
Distance: 2.02 miles
Driving Time: 4.97 minutes
M65 J5
Distance: 3.27 miles
Driving Time: 6.17 minutes
M65 J3
Distance: 5.73 miles
Driving Time: 8.41 minutes
M65 J7
Distance: 8.10 miles
Driving Time: 10.92 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the BB3 3EX Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for BB3 3EX
Council Tax BandNumber of Properties
Band A4

What Addresses are in the BB3 3EX Postcode?

Addresses for Ellerbeck Road, Darwen, Lancs, which have the BB3 3EX Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB3 3EX Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyRossendale and Darwen Boro Const
Member or Parliament
Jake Berry
Jake Berry
Contact DetailsContact Jake Berry
Political PartyConservative

What Council is the BB3 3EX Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is Blackburn with Darwen Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Blackburn with Darwen at the following link Blackburn with Darwen.

How much is the Council Tax?

Blackburn with Darwen Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Blackburn with Darwen charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BB3 3EX Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Blackburn with Darwen council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries and reading | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB3 3EX Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near BB3 3EX
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Sainsburys, Hardman Way, DARWEN, BB3 2AD0.45 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to Sainsburys
Asda, School Street, DARWEN, BB3 1BE0.49 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to Asda
Iceland, School Street, DARWEN, BB3 1BE0.49 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to Iceland
Lidl, Duckworth Street, DARWEN, BB3 1QA0.80 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to Lidl
Aldi, Bolton Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4HY4.11 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near the BB3 3EX Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near BB3 3EX
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY3.27 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to Grimshaw Retail Park
M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ8.05 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to M61 Motorway Northbound
Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ8.05 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound
Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY8.73 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near BB3 3EX
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT1.49 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT
McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ2.60 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ
McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ3.76 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ
McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR4.03 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR

KFC Restaurants near BB3 3EX
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ2.82 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road
KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE3.77 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to KFC Blackburn - The Mall
KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR4.03 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout
KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ5.20 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road
KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT7.41 miles Directions from BB3 3EX to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road