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Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

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About

The Blackburn South & Lower Darwen ward is situated in the southern part of the borough, encompassing residential neighbourhoods and the community of Lower Darwen along the River Darwen. The area features a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to larger semi-detached properties, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Recreational green spaces like the parkland near the river provide open areas for residents.

A notable local landmark is the Lower Darwen War Memorial, a focal point within the community. The ward is bordered by the M65 motorway, which provides key transport connections. The landscape includes both urban streets and the sloping, wooded banks of the river valley, shaping the area's character.

Area overview

On average Blackburn South & Lower Darwen has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen is £49,991 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). Blackburn South & Lower Darwen is home to around 7,887 people, with a population density of about 2,408.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
33.6(+80%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.6(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.48(-17%)
Vehicle crime
7.35(+22%)
Other theft
6.09(-8%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,025
32.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,249
20.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
986
15.87%
No qualifications
817
13.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 6,213

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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 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
Detached48£274,000
Semi-Detached34£176,500
Terraced30£127,250

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

BB24UP

Forrestside

BB12FF

Beechwood Gardens

BB24FX

Whelan Close

BB24HF

Rye Gardens

BB24JH

Meadowfields

BB30TA

Caltha Drive

BB12LD

Roman Road

BB24FE

Hendry Lane

BB24FT

Bailey Close

BB24SG

The Dell

BB30SE

Winward Close

BB12LB

Roman Road

BB12LH

Pickering Fold

BB30SS

Viscount Avenue

BB30PZ

Millbrook Street

BB23WQ

Liddington Close

BB30SG

Dominica Avenue

BB12LA

Roman Road

BB12LU

Davyfield Road

BB24FN

Keeley Close

BB24FY

Garner Avenue

BB24LB

Cravens Avenue

BB30QD

Fore Street

BB30SL

St Kitts Close

BB23UP

Ermine Close

BB23WJ

Eastcott Close

BB24UA

Meadow Vale

BB30QJ

Store Street

BB30QN

Greenfield View

BB30PR

Branch Road

BB30QR

Higher Croft Road

BB23UN

Newfield Drive

BB23WF

Silbury Close

BB24FW

Flowers Close

BB23WB

Childrey Walk

BB30QB

Prunella Drive

BB23UL

Newfield Drive

BB24FF

Douglas Close

BB30PL

Sandy Lane

BB30RA

Greenbank Terrace

BB24DU

Fernhurst Barn

BB30QP

Stopes Brow

BB30SA

Martinique Drive

BB24JJ

Jack Walker Way

BB24GS

Taylor Avenue

BB30SD

Leeward Close

BB23WH

Aston Walk

BB24UL

Old Farmside

BB30FF

Millbank Road

BB12LF

Roman Road

BB24FG

Fazackerley Close

BB24JB

Cravens Heath

BB30QY

Wisteria Drive

BB30ST

Lady Close

BB30SF

Antigua Drive

BB24FR

Speedie Close

BB23UB

Fosse Close

BB24JD

Ashwood Avenue

BB30QQ

Duchess Street

BB30SX

Delphinium Way

BB23UR

Fosse Close

BB24LH

Cravens Hollow

BB30FQ

Aspin Way

BB30QW

Aintree Drive

BB30LG

Bog Height Road

BB30RN

Greenbank Terrace

BB12LG

Blackamoor Road

BB23WD

Bishopstone Close

BB23WN

Britwell Close

BB24FB

Kendall Close

BB30TD

Begonia View

BB30FD

Greenbank Terrace

BB12HQ

Newfield Drive

BB23UW

Ermine Close

BB30QE

Albert Place

BB30QZ

Dahlia Close

BB30RD

Marquis Close

BB12BW

Beechwood Mews

BB23AA

Watling Close

BB24FH

Parkes Way

BB30AP

Beech Grove

BB30RB

Milking Lane

BB30SN

Riversway Drive

BB30RF

Kingsway

BB24FU

Dalglish Drive

BB30RU

Meadowcroft

BB30SH

St Vincents Close

BB24HH

The Glade

BB30QU

Swan Farm Close

BB30RS

Leacroft

BB12QY

Davyfield Road

BB30SU

Lords Crescent

BB30RE

Countess Road

BB30RY

Moorcroft

BB23UA

Newfield Drive

BB24SX

Heatherleigh Gardens

BB23WA

Avebury Close

BB30PN

Sandy Lane

BB23WG

Idstone Close

BB24UQ

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.