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Darwen East

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About

Darwen East is a residential ward located in the town of Darwen, part of the Blackburn with Darwen borough in Lancashire. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a mix of older properties and more modern developments. It includes neighborhoods like Whitehall and Hoddlesden, offering a blend of urban and semi-rural living. The ward is bordered by green spaces, including Darwen Moor to the south, providing easy access to outdoor activities.

The area has local amenities such as schools, shops, and community centers, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links connect Darwen East to Blackburn and surrounding areas, making it a practical location for commuters. The ward has a strong sense of community, with events and groups fostering local engagement. While it retains a quiet, residential character, it remains well-connected to larger towns and cities in the region.

Area overview

On average Darwen East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164 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 of residents in Darwen East is £33,640 per year. There are 3 schools in Darwen East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £111,300 in Darwen East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 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£243,495
Flats4£71,500
Semi-Detached20£158,729
Terraced99£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

BB30DH

Commercial Road

BB30DJ

Union Street

BB31AJ

William Street

BB30BB

Anchor Road

BB31EY

Argyle Street

BB31HA

Gillibrand Street

BB33EA

Burns Walk

BB30EA

Owen Street

BB30HF

Cornfield Street

BB33AT

Oak Grove

BB33BY

Atlas Road

BB33DT

Garnett Street

BB33JH

Cambridge Street

BB33SX

East Darwen

BB30DS

Stanhope Street

BB30EP

Chapels

BB30RR

Anchor Road

BB33BQ

Windermere Drive

BB33DU

Ellison Fold Terrace

BB33FD

Coulthurst Gardens

BB33FU

Labore Street

BB30DQ

Edward Street

BB30DR

Richmond Terrace

BB30DZ

Clover Terrace

BB30EX

Garstang Street

BB31AY

Charles Street

BB31EZ

Gillibrand Street

BB33AJ

Elm Grove

BB33EP

Ellenshaw Street

BB33JB

Begonia Street

BB31BW

Church Street

BB30AT

Daisyfield Street

BB30BW

Bedford Mews

BB30BA

Anchor Grove

BB30BL

Sandringham Road

BB30DB

Commercial Road

BB30DP

Cotton Hall Street

BB30HH

Edward Street

BB31DY

Broughton Street

BB33AD

Higher London Terrace

BB33AZ

Ambleside Drive

BB33DG

Perry Street

BB33FE

East Darwen

BB33FL

Corden Avenue

BB30EN

Ivinson Road

BB30EU

Sycamore Grove

BB33AL

Hazel Avenue

BB33DE

London Terrace

BB30HQ

Darwen Town

BB31DB

Foundry Street

BB31HH

Dean Street

BB32BF

Darwen Town

BB33AU

Holden Fold

BB33EN

Ellenshaw Street

BB33FH

Corden Avenue

BB30DY

Clover Terrace

BB30EQ

Knowle Lane

BB30EY

St James' Crescent

BB31ER

Greenway Street

BB32RJ

Atlas Road

BB33FT

Ellerbeck Close

BB30FG

Commercial Road

BB31BX

Robin Bank Road

BB31ET

Blackburn Road

BB32RE

Church Street

BB33AP

Ivinson Road

BB33BJ

Coniston Drive

BB30EL

Holden Fold

BB30HG

Newton Street

BB31AU

Duckworth Street

BB31BN

Market Street

BB31BQ

Croft Street

BB31DU

Dobson Street

BB33AF

Beech Avenue

BB33AH

Ash Grove

BB33HR

Church Terrace

BB33HY

Green Street East

BB33JE

Norfolk Street

BB30AB

Anchor Avenue

BB30DN

Peabody Street

BB30DT

Cotton Hall Street

BB30FJ

Commercial Road

BB31DT

Dobson Street

BB31DZ

Frances Street

BB33SZ

East Darwen

BB30AR

Blackburn Road

BB30HA

Industry Street

BB30HJ

Allerton Close

BB31EA

Dove Lane

BB31EE

Dove Lane

BB33HU

Higher Church Street

BB33SU

East Darwen

BB33TJ

East Darwen

BB30AU

North Darwen

BB30BP

Oxford Street

BB30EH

Goose House Lane

BB31EP

Cavendish Street

BB31HF

Surrey Avenue

BB31HJ

Clifton Street

BB33EZ

Whalley Crescent

Data Sources

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