POSTCODE DECISION REPORT

BB3 3SU postcode decision report

Strong move-check signal

Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 30 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.

Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schoolsSold prices through 11 Aug 2023 · Broadband source year 2024
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 11 Aug 2023Connectivity: Strong broadband coverageFlood: No direct flood matchSchools: 30 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
  • Median sold price, last 5 years £259,995Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Aug 2023
  • Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
  • Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
  • Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
  • Nearby schools 30 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up

Joined postcode brief

Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.

Median sold price, last 5 years

Strong sample

Strong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Aug 2023.

Broadband

Strong broadband coverage

Gigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.

Flood risk

No direct flood match

The current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.

Transport

8 within 400m

BB3 3SU links 8 transport stops within 400m and 44 within 800m. 8 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Ash Grove (BCT) at about 216m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Darwen Rail Station at about 733m.

Local business

21 within 1200m

BB3 3SU currently links 21 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 6 nightlife, 5 grocery, 4 food and drink. The closest mapped place is The Old Chapel at about 918m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.

Planning watch

No nearby matches

No nearby planning rows matched BB3 3SU in the current live coverage yet.

Nearby schools

30 nearby school rows

30 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BB3 3SU. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.

Crime

Latest month 10

BB3 3SU has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 10 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 212, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 34 postcode rows in this seam.

Median sold price, last 5 years

£259,995

Strong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Aug 2023.

Local business

This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BB3 3SU, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.

Amenity availability

Convenience score 100/100

Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.

Amenity group

Nightlife

6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (5), bar (1).

Amenity group

Grocery

5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (3), butcher (1), convenience (1).

Amenity group

Food and drink

4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (3), restaurant (1).

Amenity group

Financial services

2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by atm (1), bank (1).

Closest mapped places

Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.

Nightlife

The Old Chapel (Wetherspoon)

Pub at Railway Road, Darwen, Lancashire.

Personal services

Slice Hairdressers

Hairdresser at 25, Railway Road, Darwen.

Nightlife

Crown

Pub at 24, Redearth Road, Darwen.

Grocery

McColls @ Darwen

Convenience at 6-7, Church Street, Darwen.

Grocery

Sainsbury's

Supermarket at Hardman Way, Darwen.

Nightlife

The Bridgewater (Stonegate)

Pub at 9-10, Church Street, Darwen.

Nearby schools

Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.

Primary

Ashleigh Primary School

Primary option in BB3 2JT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Avondale Primary School

Primary option in BB3 1NN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary

Primary option in BB3 3EB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

School comparison

Compare nearby schools

Open side-by-side school comparison for BB3 3SU before you shortlist homes.

Open school comparison

Recommended tool

Check planning again

Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.

Open planning watch tool

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Check broadband and mobile

Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BB3 3SU.

Open broadband checker

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Check flood risk

Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.

Open flood risk checker

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Read postcode and area guides

Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BB3 3SU with the rest of your move shortlist.

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Use viewing and offer planners

Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BB3 3SU.

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Follow up action

Ask vetted agents

If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering BB3 3SU.