BB3 2ST
a residential postcode in Cranberry Fold, Blackburn with Darwen
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.6915 / 53°41'29"N
Longitude: -2.4768 / 2°28'36"W
OS Eastings: 368613
OS Northings: 421779
OS Grid: SD686217
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR CT4R.LF
Mapcode Global: WH977.XGRW
Plus Code: 9C5VMGRF+J7
Maidenhead Locator System: IO83sq25
What Three Birds: pratincole.capercaillie.wren
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Westland Avenue, Darwen BB3 2ST
Summary
BB3 2ST is a residential postcode in Cranberry Fold, Blackburn with Darwen. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is C.
Residential buildings are primarily semi-detached. Domestic properties are mostly bungalows and houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £4,861 to £245,979 with an average of £175,612.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1930 and 1949 and between 1950 and 1966.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and E.
Darwen is a town, which had a population of 28,155 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 33 people resident in BB3 2ST, of which 14 were male and 19 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
BB3 2ST is in the Blackburn travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Blackburn with Darwen Teaching Primary Care Trust.
BB3 2ST is approximately 233m (764ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing BB3 2ST
1b1: Rural Residents - Rural Tenants - Rural Life
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for BB3 2ST
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
7/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near BB3 2ST include Asda, Iceland, Lidl and Sainsbury's. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
BB3 2ST at other websites
- Air quality forecast for BB3 2ST at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at BB3 2ST at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near BB3 2ST at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near BB3 2ST at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near BB3 2ST at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to BB3 2ST at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near BB3 2ST at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near BB3 2ST at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near BB3 2ST at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of BB3 2ST are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections held recently. Please bear that in mind following the elections of 4th May this year. We will try to get the new data on site as soon as possible.
Unitary Authority
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Ward
Darwen West
Councillors
David Smith (Labour)
Brian Taylor (Labour)
Stephanie Brookfield (Labour)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen
MP
Jake Berry (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for BB3 2ST.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near BB3 2ST.
Primary
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
Limes Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2SG
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Holy Trinity VC School
Bank Top, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2RW
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Avondale Primary School
Durham Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1NN
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Needs improvement
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Turncroft Road, Bb3 2bw, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2BW
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
St James Crescent, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0EY
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Secondary
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Police Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AF
Studio School
Ages 13 - 19
Good
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Sudell Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3HD
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Green Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2HT
Free School
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Blackburn Central High School
Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Our Lady and St John Catholic College
North Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1PY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Witton Park High School
Buncer Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7AD
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Rhyddings Business and Enterprise School
Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3EA
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.
