Ainsworth Close - BB3 2UL
Key Postcode Insights
BB3 2UL is a residential postcode situated on Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 402nd largest and 554th most expensive of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 12 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £186,906
- 10 Year change
- up 58.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,063pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 65.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £186/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BB3 2UL is a residential postcode situated on Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 402nd largest and 554th most expensive of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 12 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £186,906
- 10 Year change
- up 58.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,063pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 65.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £186/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.8%/year/yr
Explore Properties in BB3 2UL
- 1 Ainsworth Close
3 Bed Modern House
- 3 Ainsworth Close
3 Bed Modern House
- 5 Ainsworth Close
3 Bed Modern House
- 7 Ainsworth Close
3 Bed Modern House
- 9 Ainsworth Close
3 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BB3 2UL sold for £190,000 on 24th April 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 0.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £186,906.
The BB3 2UL Sales Market has increased by 58.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.5% | £186,906 |
| June 2025 | 10.4% | £185,956 |
| June 2024 | -1.6% | £168,495 |
| June 2023 | 5.3% | £171,205 |
| June 2022 | 10.3% | £162,583 |
| June 2021 | 11.4% | £147,420 |
| June 2020 | 5.9% | £132,300 |
| June 2019 | 0.1% | £124,925 |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £124,811 |
| June 2017 | 2.4% | £121,020 |
| June 2016 | 1.7% | £118,142 |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £116,204 |
| June 2014 | 2.3% | £113,389 |
| June 2013 | -1.3% | £110,814 |
| June 2012 | -3.9% | £112,271 |
| June 2011 | -3.1% | £116,851 |
| June 2010 | 1.5% | £120,634 |
| June 2009 | -11.9% | £118,802 |
| June 2008 | -2.3% | £134,824 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £137,942 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,063.
The BB3 2UL Rental Market has increased by 65.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.5% | £1,063pcm |
| June 2025 | 8.4% | £1,027pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.9% | £948pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £870pcm |
| June 2022 | 10% | £806pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.7% | £733pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.6% | £674pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.4% | £657pcm |
| June 2018 | 1% | £648pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.3% | £642pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.8% | £644pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.4% | £632pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.1% | £617pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.6% | £618pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.6% | £621pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.3% | £625pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.8% | £611pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.1% | £600pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.5% | £633pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £611pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 24th April 2026 for £190,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.6%.
BB3 2UL has had 3 sales since 1995, 2 of them in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2026£190,000 | 3 Bed House17, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL17, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL
- Sold Nov 2025£193,500 | 3 Bed House11, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL11, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL
- Sold Dec 2022£145,000 | 3 Bed House27, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL27, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL
Nearby Postcodes
BB3 2UL is the 402nd largest and the 554th most expensive postcode out of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area.
- BB3 2UN, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3BB3 2UN9 Addresses|37 m away
- BB3 2US, Burton Close, Darwen, BB3BB3 2US6 Addresses|55 m away
- BB3 2UQ, Burton Close, Darwen, BB3BB3 2UQ14 Addresses|60 m away
- BB3 2RP, Belgrave Road, Darwen, BB3BB3 2RP56 Addresses|66 m away
- BB3 2SB, Clement Street, Darwen, BB3BB3 2SB18 Addresses|73 m away
Property Types
- 11 modern houses built after 1980
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 1 other address of unknown type
- modern house (11)
- house (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 11 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (10)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2025£193,500 | 3 Bed House11, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL11, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL
- Sold Apr 2026£190,000 | 3 Bed House17, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL17, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL
- Sold Dec 2006£175,995 | 3 Bed House21, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL21, Ainsworth Close, Darwen, BB3 2UL
Schools Nearby
- Holy Trinity VC School200 m away
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen400 m away
- Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School800 m away
- Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio400 m away
- Darwen Aldridge Community Academy400 m away
- Darwen Vale High School2.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BB3 2UL is Darwen station, which is 600 metres away.
- Darwen|600 m away
- Mill Hill (Lancs)|5.2 km away
- Entwistle|5.5 km away
- Cherry Tree|5.5 km away
