Crosby Close Darwen
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB3), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2901872.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £244,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Blackburn with Darwen costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Whitehall Park, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 202 to 209 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Spring-Fenisco Healthlink, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 98 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £244,000 | £244,000 | £244,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £114,250 | £110,500 | £118,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| 2007 | 2 | £97,975 | £48,000 | £147,950 |
| 2006 | 5 | £130,000 | £122,000 | £139,995 |
| 2005 | 1 | £129,950 | £129,950 | £129,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £69,750 | £69,500 | £70,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2024 | 29 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £244,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2023 | 15 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 39 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2017 | 5 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £110,500 | |
| 7 Aug 2017 | 39 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2015 | 2 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2014 | 8 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2009 | 11 BB3 2JD | Terraced | £127,500 | |
| 22 Nov 2007 | 6 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £147,950 | |
| 9 Mar 2007 | 11 BB3 2JD | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2006 | 37 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £139,995 | |
| 17 Jul 2006 | 19 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 8 BB3 2JD | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 18 May 2006 | 7 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2006 | 25 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2005 | 19 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £129,950 | |
| 2 Apr 2004 | 2 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 23 May 2003 | 9 BB3 2JD | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 14 May 2003 | 7 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £69,500 | |
| 4 Dec 2001 | 29 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2001 | 4 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2001 | 25 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £56,950 | |
| 21 Dec 2000 | 25 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2000 | 33 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 26 Aug 1999 | 21 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £51,500 | |
| 18 Dec 1998 | 6 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 19 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 23 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 1 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £46,950 | |
| 16 Sep 1996 | 7 BB3 2JD | Semi-detached | £44,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Blackburn with Darwen in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,910 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,001 | £3,547 | £4,092 | £4,911 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (76% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Waterfield Mill, Balmoral Road, Darwen: up to 34 homes, permissioned (130 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 October 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB3 2JD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| BB3 2EE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 202 m and 209 m above sea level (206 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB3 2EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB3 2JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darwen 346,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Entwistle 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knowlesly Road Darwen | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Blackburn Town Centre | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Atlas Road Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 38.8 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spring-Fenisco Healthlink | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Everest Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Blackburn Hospital | 6 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Police Headquarters | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kay Group - Bolton Road Service Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitehall Park 6.6 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Grainings Wood 8.9 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,490 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,920 m² | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Steam tramway reversing triangle, a scheduled monument, 120 m south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Steam tramway reversing triangle | Scheduled monument | 120 m south-west |
| Whitehall Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Bold Venture Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jacks Key Clough | Valley | 500 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Long Clough | Valley | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Wives' Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Wet Head Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Blacksnap | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| The Island | Island | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Blackburn with Darwen: see them on the Blackburn with Darwen page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Ashleigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Turncroft Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holy Trinity VC School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Aldridge UTC Darwen | Secondary | 13–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnabas House BB3 2ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Park Inn BB3 2LZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Aug 2026 |
| The Crafted Bite BB3 2LZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Everest Pharmacy BB3 2LZ | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Bargain Booze BB3 2JP | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Whitehall News BB3 2JP | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Tasty Bits BB3 2JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Whitehall Coffee and Emporium BB3 2JQ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| The funky bar and kitchen BB3 2ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alfred Street (17); On or near Maria Street (12); On or near Blackpool Street (11); On or near Balmoral Road (11); On or near Queen'S Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: United Utilities Water Ltd: Utility repair and maintenance works, 8 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Waterfield Avenue · St Barnabas Street · Dewhurst Close · Elliott Avenue · Balmoral Gardens · Blackpool Street · Rawlinson Street · Sandhill Street · Derby Close · Whitehall Street · Swan Street · Sandhill Street
All the streets in BB3 and across Blackburn with Darwen.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.