Darwen · BB3
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Covering Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes, including Blackburn South East, Blackburn South & Lower Darwen, Darwen East. Find plumbers nearby.
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BB3 (Darwen) in a nutshell
BB3 covers Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes, in Blackburn with Darwen. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for BB3
Blackburn with Darwen council area
BB3 is in Blackburn with Darwen's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
BB3 stretches across Blackburn South East, Blackburn South & Lower Darwen, Darwen East and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BB3', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsOlder terraces, older pipes
Darwen has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Darwen: 52.5% terracedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
More detail on the Darwen page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does BB3 cover?
BB3 (Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes) includes the wards of Blackburn South East, Blackburn South & Lower Darwen, Darwen East, Darwen South, Darwen West, Ewood, Livesey with Pleasington, West Pennine (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to BB3?
Neighbouring districts include BB1 (Blackburn), BB2 (Blackburn), BL7 (Bolton), BL1 (Bolton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BB3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in BB3?
About 14,813 households and 34,200 residents at the 2011 Census, across 931 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is BB3 in?
BB3 sits in Blackburn with Darwen (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Blackburn, Rossendale and Darwen.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- BB3 1
- Areas covered
- Darwen, Bank Fold, Eccleshill, Hoddlesden, Lower Darwen, Pickup Bank, Tockholes 2
- Active postcodes
- 931 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 14,813 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 34,200 2
- Electoral wards
- Blackburn South East, Blackburn South & Lower Darwen, Darwen East, Darwen South, Darwen West, Ewood, Livesey with Pleasington, West Pennine 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Blackburn, Rossendale and Darwen 4
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen 4
- Households in converted/shared houses (Darwen built-up area)
- 1.2% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.