BB3 2BU

a postcode in Blackburn with Darwen

Introduced in January 1980

BB3 2BU	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with BB3 2BU

Starkie Street - 34 properties, USRN 2901852

Hannah Street - 2 properties, USRN 2901766

Ratcliffe Street - 1 property, USRN 2901763

Pine Street - 1 property, USRN 2903970

Highfield Street - 1 property, USRN 2901866

Unnamed road - 1 property, USRN 2904208

Holker Street - 1 property, USRN 2901855

Unnamed road - 1 property, USRN 2901857

Unnamed road - 1 property, USRN 2901858

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.6919 / 53°41'30"N

Longitude: -2.4599 / 2°27'35"W

UTM Reference: 30U 535663 5949375

OS Easting: 369727

OS Northing: 421810

OS Grid: SD697218

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR CT8R.79

Mapcode Global: WH978.5GWL

Open Location Code: 9C5VMGRR+P2

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83sq46

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

urban city or town
a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 7b1

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce
Young Families in Industrial Towns
Terraces in Transitional Towns

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 6693 / 32844

3rd decile
more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for BB3 2BU on Saturday 11 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:41
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	04:03
Sunrise	04:54
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:15
Sunset	21:36
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:26
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:49

Hours of daylight today	04:24 to 22:06
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	22:06 to 04:25
Moon Phase	Waning Crescent
Moon Rises	00:12
Moon sets	18:39

For a full sun and moon calendar for BB3 2BU, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in BB3 2BU

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
21 June 2024	20 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£69,000
30 June 2023	11 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£63,000
1 November 2022	26 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£80,000
1 September 2022	5 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£120,000
13 April 2022	8 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£116,000
7 February 2020	13 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£72,000
16 June 2017	2 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£74,000
8 March 2016	Flat 4, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Other property type	Leasehold	£210,000
8 March 2016	Flat 5, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Other property type	Leasehold	£210,000
8 March 2016	Flat 6, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Other property type	Leasehold	£210,000
8 March 2016	Flat 3, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Other property type	Leasehold	£210,000
8 March 2016	Flat 1, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Other property type	Leasehold	£210,000
8 March 2016	Flat 2, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Other property type	Leasehold	£210,000
8 March 2016	Flat 7, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Other property type	Leasehold	£210,000
8 March 2016	Flat 8, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Other property type	Leasehold	£90,000
8 March 2016	Flat 9, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Other property type	Leasehold	£90,000
8 March 2016	Flat 10, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Other property type	Leasehold	£90,000
19 June 2015	2 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£70,500
2 August 2013	8 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£55,000
11 March 2013	10 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£69,950
1 September 2008	15 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£80,000
5 January 2008	Flat 7, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£110,000
3 December 2007	Flat 2, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£110,000
30 November 2007	Flat 9, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£70,000
28 November 2007	Flat 8, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£70,000
28 November 2007	Flat 4, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£70,000
27 November 2007	Flat 1, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£70,000
26 November 2007	Flat 6, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£70,000
23 November 2007	Flat 5, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£70,000
22 November 2007	Flat 10, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£110,000
22 November 2007	Flat 3, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£110,000
12 October 2007	16 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£67,000
1 August 2007	15 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£80,000
11 May 2007	26 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£62,500
26 January 2007	2 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£79,500
30 October 2006	1 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£76,000
9 September 2006	Flat 8, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£37,500
9 September 2006	Flat 9, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£37,500
19 August 2006	Flat 7, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£37,500
14 July 2006	26 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£54,500
8 May 2006	22 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£75,000
4 May 2006	24 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£65,000
8 November 2005	18 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£52,000
20 October 2005	2 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£65,000
27 July 2005	Flat 2, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£37,500
27 July 2005	Flat 10, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£37,500
24 March 2005	10 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£120,000
24 March 2005	8 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£135,000
18 March 2005	20 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£15,000
25 February 2005	1 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£43,500
7 January 2005	13 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£67,500
23 September 2004	Flat 1, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£30,000
20 September 2004	Flat 3, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£30,000
20 September 2004	Flat 4, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£30,000
17 September 2004	Flat 6, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£30,000
17 September 2004	Flat 5, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£30,000
20 July 2004	8 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£49,000
7 June 2004	10 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£45,000
19 March 2004	3 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£57,950
5 March 2004	30 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£58,000
8 September 2003	2 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£23,000
27 June 2003	7 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£27,250
23 October 2002	10 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£15,000
17 May 2002	22 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£24,000
8 June 2001	18 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£26,100
5 June 2000	11 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£32,950
22 July 1999	18 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£16,000
3 April 1998	15 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£25,950
24 June 1997	18 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£30,500
6 June 1997	3 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£32,950
9 October 1996	7 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£12,250
9 October 1996	7 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£12,000
20 December 1995	5 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£38,000
24 November 1995	30 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£31,950
11 August 1995	Flat 10, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£20,000
11 August 1995	Flat 9, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£20,000
28 April 1995	13 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£35,000
10 March 1995	3 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£32,000
20 February 1995	22 Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Leasehold	£15,000
10 January 1995	Flat 1, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£22,000
10 January 1995	Flat 5, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£22,000
10 January 1995	Flat 6, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£22,000
10 January 1995	Flat 3, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£22,000
10 January 1995	Flat 2, Angel Court, Starkie Street, Darwen BB3 2BU	Flat/apartment	Leasehold	£22,000

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for BB3 2BU

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Rossendale and Darwen

MP

Andy MacNae Labour

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Darwen South

Councillors

Kevin Connor Conservative

Matthew Jackson Labour

Anthony Shaw Labour

BB3 2BU also falls within the Civil Parish of Darwen, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for BB3 2BU

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00063588		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01012617	Blackburn with Darwen 015A	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E02002629	Blackburn with Darwen 015	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 August 2004	ONS
E04012080	Darwen	Civil Parishes	Administrative	1 January 2010	DLUHC
E05011515	Darwen South	Electoral Wards/Divisions	Administrative/Electoral	3 May 2018	DLUHC
E06000008	Blackburn with Darwen	Unitary Authorities	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E12000002	North West	Regions	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E14001450	Rossendale and Darwen	Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies	Electoral	4 July 2024	LGBC
E23000003	Lancashire	Police Force Areas	Other	1 January 2009	Home Office
E30000170	Blackburn	Travel to Work Areas	Other	31 July 2015	ONS
E33007158		Workplace Zones	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E37000019	Lancashire	Local Enterprise Partnerships	Other	13 April 2011	BEIS
E38000014	NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB - 00Q	Sub Integrated Care Board Locations	Health	1 July 2022	ODS
E40000010	North West	NHS England Regions	Health	1 April 2019	ODS
E54000048	NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board	Integrated Care Boards	Health	1 July 2022	ODS
E56000018	Lancashire and South Cumbria	Cancer Alliances	Health	14 February 2017	NHS England
E63008053	Darwen	Built Up Areas	Census	17 April 2024	OS
E65000001	England Non-National Park Area	England Non-National Park Area	Census	27 February 2023	ONS
E92000001	England	Country	Administrative	1 January 2009	ONS

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