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Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

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About

Blackburn South & Lower Darwen ward is located in the southern part of Blackburn with Darwen, encompassing residential areas and green spaces. The ward includes neighbourhoods like Lower Darwen, which has a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to modern developments. The area is served by local schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the ward, providing a route for walking and cycling.

Lower Darwen retains a distinct identity, with its own high street and leisure amenities. The ward features parks such as Bold Venture Park, offering open space for recreation. Transport links include road connections to Blackburn town centre and nearby towns like Darwen. The ward has a mix of industrial and residential zones, reflecting its historical ties to manufacturing while adapting to modern demands.

Area overview

On average Blackburn South & Lower Darwen has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen is £43,946 per year. There are 3 schools in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackburn South & Lower Darwen Population
7,887
Population density
2,408.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,222
91.57%
Other White
164
2.08%
Pakistani
138
1.75%
Indian
99
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.62%
Total population: 7,887

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,516
49.08%
Owns outright
980
31.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
315
10.2%
Other social rented
194
6.28%
Other forms of private rent
56
1.81%
Total households: 3,089

Property prices in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn South & Lower Darwen in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£277,500
Semi-Detached39£182,500
Terraced31£127,500

10 years median price trend in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen.

All postcodes in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

BB12FF

Beechwood Gardens

BB12LD

Centurian Way

BB24FE

Hendry Lane

BB24FX

Dalglish Drive

BB24HF

Rye Gardens

BB24JH

Meadowfields

BB30TA

Caltha Drive

BB12LB

Queen's Park & Higher Croft

BB12LH

Pickering Fold

BB24FT

Bailey Close

BB24SG

The Dell

BB30SE

Winward Close

BB30SS

Viscount Avenue

BB30PZ

Millbrook Street

BB12LA

Queen's Park & Higher Croft

BB23WQ

Liddington Close

BB30SG

Dominica Avenue

BB12LU

Davy Field Road

BB24FN

Kelley Close

BB24FY

England Avenue

BB24LB

Craven's Avenue

BB30QD

Millbrook Street

BB30SL

St Kitts Close

BB23UN

Newfield Drive

BB23UP

Ermine Close

BB23WF

Idstone Close

BB23WJ

Eastcott Close

BB24FW

Flowers Close

BB24UA

Blackburn Road

BB30QJ

Store Street

BB30QN

Greenfield View

BB30PR

Branch Road

BB30QR

Higher Croft Road

BB24FF

Douglas Close

BB23WB

Queen's Park & Higher Croft

BB23UL

Newfield Drive

BB30PL

Ewood & Fernhurst

BB30QB

Prunella Drive

BB30RA

Greenbank Terrace

BB24DU

Kendall Close

BB24GS

Taylor Avenue

BB24JJ

Jack Walker Way

BB30QP

Aster Chase

BB30SA

Martinique Drive

BB30SD

Leeward Close

BB12LF

Queen's Park & Higher Croft

BB24FG

Fazackerley Close

BB23WH

Queen's Park & Higher Croft

BB24JB

Bolton Road

BB24UL

Greenfields

BB30FF

Ewood & Fernhurst

BB30QY

Wisteria Drive

BB30SF

Antigua Drive

BB30ST

Lady Close

BB23UB

Fosse Close

BB23UR

Fosse Close

BB24FR

Speedie Close

BB24JD

Ashwood Avenue

BB24LH

Cravens Hollow

BB30FQ

Ewood & Fernhurst

BB30QQ

Duchess Street

BB30QW

Aintree Drive

BB30SX

Delphinium Way

BB12LG

Blackamoor Road

BB23WD

Bishopstone Close

BB23WN

Britwell Close

BB30LG

Bog Height Road

BB30RN

Duchess Street

BB12HQ

Newfield Drive

BB23UW

Ermine Close

BB24FB

Kendall Close

BB30QE

Albert Place

BB30QZ

Dahlia Close

BB30RD

Marquis Close

BB30TD

Begonia View

BB12BW

Beechwood Mews

BB23AA

Watling Close

BB24FH

Brotherston Drive

BB30AP

Beech Grove

BB30RF

Kingsway

BB24FU

Dalglish Drive

BB30RB

Barons Way

BB30RU

Meadowcroft

BB30SH

St Vincents Close

BB30SN

Riversway Drive

BB24HH

The Glade

BB30QU

Swan Farm Close

BB30RS

Leacroft

BB12QY

Davy Field Road

BB30RE

Barons Close

BB30RY

Moorcroft

BB30SU

Lord's Crescent

BB23UA

Beatrice Place

BB23WA

Avebury Close

BB24SX

Bog Height Road

BB30PN

Ewood & Fernhurst

BB23WG

Idstone Close

BB24UQ

Thorneylea

BB24UU

Fergus Manor

BB30RQ

Barons Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.