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Blackburn with Darwen

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About

Blackburn with Darwen is a borough in Lancashire, North West England, covering an area of approximately 137 square kilometres. The district includes the towns of Blackburn and Darwen, along with several smaller settlements. Blackburn serves as the administrative centre, while Darwen retains its own distinct identity. The area is characterised by a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with moorland and green spaces like Witton Country Park providing outdoor recreation.

The district has a strong industrial heritage, historically centred around textiles and manufacturing. Today, it has a varied economy with retail, healthcare, and logistics playing key roles. Transport links include the M65 motorway and rail connections to Manchester and Preston. The population is around 150,000, with a mix of cultures and communities. Local landmarks include Blackburn Cathedral and Darwen Tower, which overlooks the town. The area also hosts events like the National Festival of Making, reflecting its creative and industrial roots.

Area overview

On average Blackburn with Darwen has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Blackburn with Darwen is £37,084 per year. There are 89 schools in Blackburn with Darwen: 57 primary (7 Outstanding and 46 Good) and 11 secondary (2 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackburn with Darwen Population
154,739
Population density
1,129.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87,997
56.87%
Pakistani
27,525
17.79%
Indian
24,389
15.76%
Other White
4,562
2.95%
Bangladeshi
1,473
0.95%
Total population: 154,741

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
19,573
33.31%
Owns with a mortgage
15,958
27.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
10,290
17.51%
Other social rented
8,313
14.15%
Social rents from council
2,718
4.63%
Total households: 58,767

Property prices in Blackburn with Darwen

Based on 1,650 recent sales, the median property price is £164,750 in Blackburn with Darwen area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackburn with 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 with Darwen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached359£294,500
Flats62£92,600
Semi-Detached449£185,000
Terraced780£123,000

10 years median price trend in Blackburn with Darwen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackburn with Darwen.

All wards in Blackburn with Darwen

Audley & Queen's Park

Bastwell & Daisyfield

Billinge & Beardwood

Blackburn Central

Blackburn South East

Blackburn South & Lower Darwen

Darwen East

Darwen South

Darwen West

Ewood

Little Harwood & Whitebirk

Livesey with Pleasington

Mill Hill & Moorgate

Roe Lee

Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Wensley Fold

West Pennine

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.