Lower Darwen Primary School
Good0.26 miles · Ages 4–11
Community school
Inspected 21 Mar 2023
Property History
14, LADY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 0ST
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
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| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-06-2017 | £174,000 | £151 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 31-03-2004 | £147,000 | £128 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 27-04-2001 | £83,950 | £73 | Detached | Freehold | Yes | A |
Matched EPC Certificates
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Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£2,182–£2,455 per year
Likely Bands C–D · standard two-adult charge
Based on 3 recorded sales, adjusted to 1991 values using house-price indices.
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Blackburn with Darwen average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Property Deprivation Information
Blackburn with Darwen 013B (E01012597)
Note: “Deprivation” is a statistical term about access to resources and services; it is not a label on people or places.
Decile
7 / 10
Rank
22,175 / 33,755
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
2 Good · 2 Requires improvement · 6 without a current rating
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
2 Good · 2 Requires improvement · 6 without a current rating
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
Requires improvement1.00 miles · Ages 4–11
Voluntary aided school
Inspected 1 May 2024
St James' Church of England Primary School
No current Ofsted rating0.54 miles · Ages 4–11
Voluntary aided school
Inspected 29 Oct 2024
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
No current Ofsted rating0.74 miles · Ages 4–11
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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
No current Ofsted rating0.84 miles · Ages 4–11
Voluntary aided school
Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)Darwen Vale High School
Good0.14 miles · Ages 11–16
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 30 Jan 2024
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Requires improvement1.82 miles · Ages 11–16
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 16 May 2023
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
No current Ofsted rating1.39 miles · Ages 13–19
Studio schools
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
No current Ofsted rating1.54 miles · Ages 11–19
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 20 May 2025
Blackburn Central High School
No current Ofsted rating1.55 miles · Ages 11–16
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Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in BB3 0ST
StableCrime is down 7.5% over the past year, driven by increases in other theft and offset by decreases in burglary.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Shows monthly crime levels over time. Peaks indicate higher crime periods.
Latest: 5 crimes
Overall Change
-7.5%
Stable trend
Rising Most
Other theft
250% (low volume)
Falling Most
Burglary
-100%
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 29.7% |
+10%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 21.6% |
-27.3%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Other theft | 7 | 18.9% |
+250%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 16.2% |
+50%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Public order | 3 | 8.1% |
+50%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.7% |
-50%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Drugs | 1 | 2.7% |
-75%
vs +8.9% nationally
|
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