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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 66 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
66
Deprivation level
4/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
31.06(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.16(+62%)
Vehicle crime
9.51(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.23(-20%)
Other theft
5.96(-10%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £560,000.

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
Semi-Detached31£177,000
Detached43£280,000
Terraced31£135,000

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

BB30QE

Albert Place

BB24DU

Fernhurst Barn

BB30PY

Tottenham Road

BB30SH

St Vincents Close

BB30SB

Grenada Close

BB30AP

Beech Grove

BB24TL

Orchard Close

BB24UR

The Greenwood

BB30AW

Bog Height Road

BB30TA

Caltha Drive

BB24FH

Parkes Way

BB24UQ

Thorneylea

BB24TN

Oakmere Close

BB30FD

Greenbank Terrace

BB30RT

Briarcroft

BB23WL

Streatly Walk

BB30QA

Dover Street

BB24FB

Kendall Close

BB30SE

Winward Close

BB30PU

Sandy Lane

BB12BW

Beechwood Mews

BB24SX

Heatherleigh Gardens

BB30TD

Begonia View

BB30LF

Bog Height Road

BB23WY

Newmeadow Close

BB30SS

Viscount Avenue

BB12QY

Davyfield Road

BB24GR

Campbell Close

BB23UP

Ermine Close

BB30RD

Marquis Close

BB24UN

Greenfields

BB24HF

Rye Gardens

BB12LX

Davy Field Road

BB24HH

The Glade

BB30FQ

Aspin Way

BB30PR

Branch Road

BB24SG

The Dell

BB24FS

Wagstaff Close

BB24SF

The Shires

BB30QD

Fore Street

BB30QR

Higher Croft Road

BB23UD

Beatrice Place

BB12LU

Davyfield Road

BB30QZ

Dahlia Close

BB24UU

Fergus Manor

BB30RB

Milking Lane

BB24LB

Cravens Avenue

BB30RF

Kingsway

BB23WQ

Liddington Close

BB23WE

Ridgeway Avenue

BB30PP

Kingston Place

BB12LG

Blackamoor Road

BB30SN

Riversway Drive

BB30QW

Aintree Drive

BB24LE

Dale View

BB30RE

Countess Road

BB30SX

Delphinium Way

BB24JB

Cravens Heath

BB30QB

Prunella Drive

BB24FG

Fazackerley Close

BB12LA

Roman Road

BB30RJ

Farfield Drive

BB24FW

Flowers Close

BB30RL

Greenacre

BB30SU

Lords Crescent

BB30RA

Greenbank Terrace

BB24GS

Taylor Avenue

BB24FJ

Brotherston Drive

BB30QT

Higher Croft Road

BB30PN

Sandy Lane

BB30SF

Antigua Drive

BB12LB

Roman Road

BB23AA

Watling Close

BB30QH

Rakes Bridge

BB24WF

Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

BB24FN

Keeley Close

BB24FT

Bailey Close

BB30QQ

Duchess Street

BB30RG

Barons Way

BB30PZ

Millbrook Street

BB30QX

Aster Chase

BB24FR

Speedie Close

BB24FU

Dalglish Drive

BB24FL

Langton Close

BB12LH

Pickering Fold

BB24JJ

Jack Walker Way

BB23WR

Woodsend Close

BB30LG

Bog Height Road

BB24FF

Douglas Close

BB24FE

Hendry Lane

BB30SZ

Crambe Heights

BB30TB

Verbena Close

BB12LF

Roman Road

BB30SL

St Kitts Close

BB24FQ

Metcalfe Close

BB24FA

Eckersley Close

BB23UR

Fosse Close

BB30PW

Cross Street

BB30QU

Swan Farm Close

BB30RQ

Barons Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.