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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

BB30RQ

Barons Close

BB24UU

Fergus Manor

BB30RT

Briarcroft

BB24FA

Eckersley Close

BB24SU

Parkdale Gardens

BB30QL

Stopes Brow

BB23UE

Leopold Way

BB24HQ

Lea Drive

BB24TL

Orchard Close

BB30LF

Bog Height Road

BB24UN

Greenfields

BB30PQ

Branch Road

BB30QA

Dover Street

BB30RJ

Farfield Drive

BB12LX

Davy Field Road

BB24FD

England Avenue

BB30TB

Verbena Close

BB24HN

The Glen

BB23UD

Beatrice Place

BB23WR

Woodsend Close

BB24FQ

Metcalfe Close

BB30QG

Empress Street

BB30SZ

Crambe Heights

BB23WY

Newmeadow Close

BB24FZ

Clayton Way

BB30PU

Sandy Lane

BB30QH

Rakes Bridge

BB30PY

Tottenham Road

BB30SW

Primula Drive

BB24GR

Campbell Close

BB30SJ

St Lucia Close

BB30AW

Bog Height Road

BB30FN

Lower Eccleshill Road

BB30PP

Kingston Place

BB30QX

Aster Chase

BB30PW

Cross Street

BB24WF

Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

BB30RG

Barons Way

BB30QT

Higher Croft Road

BB24FS

Wagstaff Close

BB30RL

Greenacre

BB24FJ

Brotherston Drive

BB30PX

Woodland Place

BB30SR

Knight Crescent

BB23WL

Streatly Walk

BB24SF

The Shires

BB30SY

Trillium Way

BB24FL

Langton Close

BB24LE

Dale View

BB24TN

Oakmere Close

BB24UR

The Greenwood

BB23WE

Ridgeway Avenue

BB24LF

Arbour Drive

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: 16/01/2026.