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Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blackburn South & Lower Darwen Population

7,887

Population density

2,408.2 per km²

Demographics

British

7,222

91.57%

Other White

164

2.08%

Pakistani

138

1.75%

Indian

1.26%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.62%

Total population: 7,887

Housing

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	56	£277,500	£196,750	£244,250	£309,996	£352,500
Semi-Detached	39	£182,500	£114,500	£167,500	£203,500	£231,496
Terraced	31	£127,500	£64,000	£109,000	£152,000	£187,500

10 years median price trend in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

All postcodes in Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

BB30RT

Briarcroft

BB23UE

Leopold Way

BB24FA

Eckersley Close

BB24HQ

Lea Drive

BB24SU

Parkdale Gardens

BB24TL

Orchard Close

BB30QL

Greenfield View

BB30LF

Bog Height Road

BB12LX

Davy Field Road

BB24FD

Beamish Avenue

BB24UN

Greenfields

BB24UP

Forrestside

BB30PQ

Branch Road

BB30QA

Dover Street

BB30RJ

Farfield Drive

BB30TB

Verbena Close

BB23UD

Beatrice Place

BB23WR

Woodsend Close

BB24FQ

Bailey Close

BB24HN

The Glen

BB30QG

Empress Street

BB30SZ

Crambe Heights

BB23WY

New Meadow Close

BB24FZ

Clayton Way

BB30PU

Cross Street

BB30PY

Tottenham Road

BB30QH

Higher Croft Road

BB30SW

Primula Drive

BB30FN

Ewood & Fernhurst

BB24GR

Campbell Close

BB30AW

Bog Height Road

BB30FD

Ewood & Fernhurst

BB30PP

Kingston Place

BB30QX

Aster Chase

BB30SJ

St Lucia Close

BB30PW

Cross Street

BB30RG

Barons Way

BB24FS

Wagstaff Close

BB30QT

Higher Croft Road

BB30RL

Greenacre

BB24FJ

Brotherston Drive

BB30PX

Tottenham Road

BB30SR

Knight Crescent

BB23WL

Queen's Park & Higher Croft

BB24SF

The Shires

BB30SY

Trillium Way

BB23WE

Newfield Drive

BB24FL

Langton Close

BB24LE

Dale View

BB24LF

Arbour Drive

BB24TN

Ashwood Avenue

BB24UR

The Greenwood

BB30SB

Grenada Close

BB24FP

Beamish Avenue

BB24UJ

Water Meadows

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail