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Darwen East

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About

Darwen East ward lies on the eastern fringes of the town of Darwen, forming part of the wider Blackburn with Darwen unitary authority. The area encompasses a mix of residential streets and significant green spaces, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its topography is marked by the gradual rise towards the West Pennine Moors, influencing the layout and character of the neighbourhoods within the ward.

The area is defined by its proximity to expansive rural landscapes, including the wooded slopes of Sunnyhurst Hey and the open access land leading to Darwen Moor. A prominent local landmark is Darwen Tower, an iconic structure atop the moors that is visible from much of the ward. The ward includes local amenities such as schools and community centres, serving its established residential communities.

Area overview

On average Darwen East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darwen East is £38,567 per year. There are 3 schools in Darwen East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Darwen East is home to around 9,957 people, with a population density of about 3,562.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darwen East Population
9,957
Population density
3,562.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.17(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.18(+250%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.18(+103%)
Shoplifting
11.25(+97%)
Public order
10.55(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,329
83.66%
Pakistani
702
7.05%
Other White
309
3.1%
Indian
130
1.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
74
0.74%
Total population: 9,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,140
26.87%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,713
21.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,244
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,220
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
956
12%
Total 16+ residents: 7,964

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,422
30.88%
Owns outright
1,087
23.6%
Owns with a mortgage
989
21.48%
Other social rented
708
15.37%
Social rents from council
253
5.49%
Total households: 4,605

Property prices in Darwen East

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £112,750 in Darwen East area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £319,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darwen East 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 Darwen East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£244,998
Flats4£71,500
Semi-Detached22£158,729
Terraced92£105,000

10 years median price trend in Darwen East

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

All postcodes in Darwen East

BB33EU

Harrop Court

BB30HE

Richmond Terrace

BB31DW

Tudor Close

BB30EG

Knowle Lane

BB33SW

Dooley Turn

BB31EY

Argyle Street

BB31HE

Dorset Avenue

BB30BB

Anchor Road

BB31HA

Gillibrand Street

BB33EA

Milton Close

BB33AT

Oak Grove

BB33BY

Atlas Road

BB33JH

Cambridge Street

BB33BQ

Windermere Drive

BB33DU

Sudellside Street

BB33FD

Lawson Court

BB33FU

Labore Street

BB30EA

Owen Street

BB30HF

Marsh Terrace

BB33DT

Garnett Street

BB33SX

Fusilier Way

BB30DS

Stanhope Street

BB30RR

Anchor Road

BB30DR

Lomax Street

BB30DZ

Clover Terrace

BB30EX

Garstang Street

BB31AY

Charles Street

BB31EZ

Gillibrand Street

BB33AJ

Hazel Avenue

BB33EP

Ellenshaw Street

BB33JB

Marsh House Lane

BB30BA

Anchor Grove

BB30BW

Stafford Street

BB30DJ

Union Street

BB30HH

Edward Street

BB31DY

Frederick Street

BB33AD

Walmsley Street

BB33AZ

Pothouse Lane

BB33FL

Corden Avenue

BB33UA

Moorland Rise

BB30AT

Daisyfield Street

BB30BL

Sandringham Road

BB30DB

Commercial Road

BB30DP

Cotton Hall Street

BB31BW

Church Street

BB33DG

Perry Street

BB33FE

Bennett Walk

BB30EN

Ivinson Road

BB31DB

Foundry Street

BB33FH

Fitzgerald Drive

BB30EU

Sycamore Grove

BB33AL

Provident Villas

BB33DE

Richmond Terrace

BB32BF

Darwen East

BB30HQ

Summerton Walk

BB31HH

Dean Street

BB33AU

Holden Fold

BB33EN

Tythebarn Street

BB30DY

Lightbown Street

BB31ER

Greenway Street

BB30EY

St James' Crescent

BB32RJ

Railway Road

BB33FT

Ellerbeck Close

BB30FG

Commercial Road

BB31BX

Robin Bank Road

BB33AP

Ivinson Road

BB33BJ

Coniston Drive

BB31ET

Blackburn Road

BB32RE

Church Street

BB31AU

Duckworth Street

BB31BN

Market Street

BB31BQ

Croft Street

BB33HY

Green Street East

BB30EL

Holden Fold

BB30HG

Newton Street

BB31DU

Dobson Street

BB33AF

Beech Avenue

BB33AH

Ash Grove

BB33HR

Church Terrace

BB33JE

Norfolk Street

BB30AB

Blackburn Road

BB30FJ

Commercial Road

BB30DN

Peabody Street

BB30DT

Exchange Street

BB31DT

Heys Lane

BB31DZ

Frances Street

BB33SZ

Fraser Way

BB33TB

Darwen East

BB30AR

Blackburn Road

BB30HA

Industry Street

BB30HJ

Allerton Close

BB33HU

Higher Church Street

BB31EA

Dove Lane

BB31EE

Dove Lane

BB33SU

Eccles Mews

BB30AU

Darwen East

BB31HF

Surrey Avenue

BB33BD

Astbury Chase

BB33ET

Sarah Street

BB33EZ

Whalley Crescent

Data Sources

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