Holden Fold - BB3 3AU
Key Postcode Insights
BB3 3AU is a residential postcode situated on Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 with 74 addresses.
It ranks as the 852nd largest and 107th most expensive of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 74 properties: 25 houses, 40 flats and 9 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £109,233
- 10 Year change
- up 47.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £795pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £164/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BB3 3AU is a residential postcode situated on Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 with 74 addresses.
It ranks as the 852nd largest and 107th most expensive of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 74 properties: 25 houses, 40 flats and 9 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £109,233
- 10 Year change
- up 47.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £795pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £164/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in BB3 3AU
- 4 Holden Fold
Building  |  2 Flats
- 6 Holden Fold
Building  |  2 Flats
- 8 Holden Fold
Building  |  2 Flats
- 10 Holden Fold
Building  |  2 Flats
- 12 Holden Fold
Building  |  2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BB3 3AU sold for £140,000 on 6th August 2025. Since then prices have on average remained the same.
The current average value in the postcode is £109,233.
The BB3 3AU Sales Market has increased by 47.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £109,233 |
| June 2025 | 8.4% | £109,721 |
| June 2024 | -1.9% | £101,264 |
| June 2023 | 5.2% | £103,263 |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £98,130 |
| June 2021 | 9.8% | £90,346 |
| June 2020 | 5.3% | £82,296 |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £78,147 |
| June 2018 | 3% | £78,375 |
| June 2017 | 2.8% | £76,115 |
| June 2016 | 1.1% | £74,030 |
| June 2015 | 2.7% | £73,243 |
| June 2014 | 2.1% | £71,332 |
| June 2013 | -1.3% | £69,848 |
| June 2012 | -3.6% | £70,778 |
| June 2011 | -2.7% | £73,438 |
| June 2010 | 1.5% | £75,438 |
| June 2009 | -10.8% | £74,292 |
| June 2008 | -3.8% | £83,329 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £86,628 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £795.
The BB3 3AU Rental Market has increased by 54.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £795pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.5% | £775pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £728pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £671pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.3% | £622pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £574pcm |
| June 2020 | 2% | £536pcm |
| June 2019 | 1% | £526pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £520pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.1% | £516pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.3% | £516pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.6% | £509pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.3% | £496pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.6% | £498pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.3% | £501pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.8% | £503pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.8% | £489pcm |
| June 2009 | -4% | £480pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.9% | £500pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £491pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 6th August 2025 for £140,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable.
BB3 3AU has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£140,000 | 3 Bed House33, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 3AU33, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 3AU
- Sold Jun 2025£120,000 | 3 Bed House31, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 3AU31, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 3AU
- Sold Apr 2024£78,000 | 2 Bed House66, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 3AU66, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 3AU
Nearby Postcodes
BB3 3AU is the 852nd largest and the 107th most expensive postcode out of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area.
- BB3 3AR, Lilac Grove, Darwen, BB3BB3 3AR6 Addresses|53 m away
- BB3 3AW, Ivinson Road, Darwen, BB3BB3 3AW55 Addresses|63 m away
- BB3 3AP, Ivinson Road, Darwen, BB3BB3 3AP50 Addresses|104 m away
- BB3 3AT, Oak Grove, Darwen, BB3BB3 3AT12 Addresses|134 m away
- BB3 3BQ, Windermere Drive, Darwen, BB3BB3 3BQ22 Addresses|171 m away
Property Types
- 12 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 12 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 13 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 28 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
- 9 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (12)
- mid-century flat (12)
- early-century house (13)
- early-century flat (28)
- Unknown (9)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 62 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (8)
- B (9)
- F (1)
- C (32)
- G (0)
- D (12)
- No EPC (12)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2026£242,500 | 3 Bed House1, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 0EL1, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 0EL
- Sold Jan 2022£164,000 | 4 Bed House3A, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 0EL3A, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 0EL
- Sold Aug 2025£140,000 | 3 Bed House33, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 3AU33, Holden Fold, Darwen, BB3 3AU
Schools Nearby
- Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy400 m away
- Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary800 m away
- Holy Trinity VC School1.2 km away
- Darwen Aldridge Community Academy1.1 km away
- Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio1.1 km away
- Darwen Vale High School1.5 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BB3 3AU is Darwen station, which is 800 metres away.
- Darwen|800 m away
- Mill Hill (Lancs)|4.6 km away
- Blackburn|5.0 km away
- Cherry Tree|5.2 km away
