Olive Lane - BB3 3DJ
Key Postcode Insights
BB3 3DJ is a residential postcode situated on Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 with 36 addresses.
It ranks as the 725th largest and 165th most expensive of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 36 properties: 36 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £103,377
- 10 Year change
- up 61.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £695pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 68.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £102/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BB3 3DJ is a residential postcode situated on Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 with 36 addresses.
It ranks as the 725th largest and 165th most expensive of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 36 properties: 36 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £103,377
- 10 Year change
- up 61.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £695pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 68.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £102/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BB3 3DJ
- 132-134 Olive Lane
3 Bed Period House
- 136 Olive Lane
Unknown
- 138 Olive Lane
3 Bed Period House
- 140 Olive Lane
4 Bed Period House
- 142 Olive Lane
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BB3 3DJ sold for £77,500 on 30th April 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 2.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £103,377.
The BB3 3DJ Sales Market has increased by 61.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.7% | £103,377 |
| June 2025 | 10.8% | £102,669 |
| June 2024 | -1.2% | £92,638 |
| June 2023 | 5.3% | £93,763 |
| June 2022 | 10.9% | £89,041 |
| June 2021 | 11.8% | £80,290 |
| June 2020 | 6.1% | £71,795 |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £67,670 |
| June 2018 | 3% | £67,437 |
| June 2017 | 2.4% | £65,481 |
| June 2016 | 1.5% | £63,933 |
| June 2015 | 2.3% | £62,980 |
| June 2014 | 2.2% | £61,574 |
| June 2013 | -1.3% | £60,270 |
| June 2012 | -4.2% | £61,054 |
| June 2011 | -3.7% | £63,704 |
| June 2010 | 1.4% | £66,133 |
| June 2009 | -13.1% | £65,238 |
| June 2008 | -2.2% | £75,097 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £76,821 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £695.
The BB3 3DJ Rental Market has increased by 68.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.7% | £695pcm |
| June 2025 | 8.9% | £671pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.4% | £616pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £563pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.6% | £522pcm |
| June 2021 | 9.1% | £472pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.8% | £433pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £421pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.9% | £414pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.3% | £411pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.7% | £412pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.2% | £405pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.3% | £396pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.5% | £397pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.9% | £400pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.7% | £403pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.6% | £396pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.5% | £390pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.5% | £417pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £403pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th April 2026 for £77,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.3%. The postcode has had a total of 55 sales since 1995.
BB3 3DJ has seen 11 sales in the last three years and 2 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2026£77,500 | 3 Bed House239, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DJ239, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DJ
- Sold Mar 2026£110,000 | 3 Bed House217, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DJ217, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DJ
- Sold Mar 2025£100,000 | 3 Bed House142, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DJ142, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DJ
- Sold Mar 2025£80,000 | 3 Bed House162, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DJ162, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DJ
- Sold Mar 2025£105,000 | 3 Bed House219, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DJ219, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DJ
Nearby Postcodes
BB3 3DJ is the 725th largest and the 165th most expensive postcode out of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area.
- BB3 3AA, Anyon Street, Darwen, BB3BB3 3AA60 Addresses|81 m away
- BB3 3DB, Sandon Street, Darwen, BB3BB3 3DB67 Addresses|107 m away
- BB3 3BY, Atlas Road, Darwen, BB3BB3 3BY53 Addresses|107 m away
- BB3 3BD, Astbury Chase, Darwen, BB3BB3 3BD39 Addresses|117 m away
- BB3 3DF, London Terrace, Darwen, BB3BB3 3DF74 Addresses|132 m away
Property Types
- 23 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 12 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (23)
- mid-century house (1)
- Unknown (12)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 24 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (5)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (5)
- G (0)
- D (13)
- No EPC (12)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2024£665,000 | 3 Bed House105, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DQ105, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DQ
- Sold Oct 2024£665,000 | 3 Bed House119, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DQ119, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DQ
- Sold Oct 2018£420,000 | 3 Bed House101, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DQ101, Olive Lane, Darwen, BB3 3DQ
Schools Nearby
- Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy300 m away
- Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary400 m away
- Holy Trinity VC School700 m away
- Darwen Aldridge Community Academy600 m away
- Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio700 m away
- Darwen Vale High School1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BB3 3DJ is Darwen station, which is 300 metres away.
- Darwen|300 m away
- Mill Hill (Lancs)|4.9 km away
- Cherry Tree|5.4 km away
- Blackburn|5.4 km away
