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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 156 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
156
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
88.98(+139%)
Anti-social behaviour
62.17(+246%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.57(+84%)
Shoplifting
11.05(+91%)
Public order
10.85(+7%)
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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £111,150 in Darwen East area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 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
Terraced103£102,000
Detached17£250,995
Flats3£68,000
Semi-Detached19£162,000

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

BB33AA

Anyon Street

BB33DY

Burns Walk

BB30BY

Bedford Mews

BB31ET

Blackburn Road

BB33EE

Council Terrace

BB33AT

Oak Grove

BB33BJ

Coniston Drive

BB33HA

Church Bank Street

BB30EF

Chapels

BB30EX

Garstang Street

BB33JE

Norfolk Street

BB30EL

Holden Fold

BB30DT

Exchange Street

BB31BH

Croft Street

BB31DW

Tudor Close

BB33DQ

Olive Lane

BB30DN

Peabody Street

BB30EJ

Moor Lane

BB32RJ

Railway Road

BB31HJ

Pitville Street

BB30BP

Oxford Street

BB31AX

Back Duckworth Street

BB31EP

Cavendish Street

BB30AY

Hector Road

BB33FE

Bennett Walk

BB33AN

Elm Grove

BB33FN

Westall Gardens

BB30DG

Commercial Road

BB30BN

Bedford Street

BB33FH

Fitzgerald Drive

BB33AQ

Anyon Street

BB33GY

Cambridge Street

BB30DF

Victoria Bank

BB31HG

Hollins Grove Street

BB30GX

Back Duckworth Street

BB31HH

Dean Street

BB31EY

Argyle Street

BB30ET

Olive Lane

BB31BG

Croft Street

BB30EY

St James' Crescent

BB31DP

Stuart Close

BB33ES

Ellenshaw Close

BB30EN

Ivinson Road

BB33BU

Knott Street

BB30JX

Richmond Park

BB30AR

Blackburn Road

BB33EG

Wordsworth Gardens

BB32RG

Railway Road

BB30FL

Commercial Road

BB32RE

Church Street

BB31BQ

Croft Street

BB33EL

Kay Street

BB31DJ

Foundry Street

BB31EL

Preston Street

BB33HU

Higher Church Street

BB31HQ

Clarence Street

BB31HA

Gillibrand Street

BB31BX

Robin Bank Road

BB31BY

Market Street

BB33DX

Elswick Street

BB31ES

Cavendish Street

BB30DP

Cotton Hall Street

BB30FH

Union Street

BB32RN

Knott Street

BB30DY

Lightbown Street

BB33AH

Ash Grove

BB31ED

Bridge View Gardens

BB30HQ

Summerton Walk

BB33UA

Moorland Rise

BB33HD

Sudell Road

BB33HZ

South Street

BB31EJ

Blackburn Road

BB33AJ

Hazel Avenue

BB31EN

Snape Street

BB33BB

Dearden Court

BB33EB

Ellison Fold Terrace

BB33JF

Essex Street

BB31BE

School Street

BB33HR

Church Terrace

BB31HB

Percival Street

BB31DU

Dobson Street

BB30AB

Blackburn Road

BB30AT

Daisyfield Street

BB31EA

Dove Lane

BB30DQ

George Street

BB33DF

London Terrace

BB30DR

Lomax Street

BB31EF

Derwent Street

BB31AJ

William Street

BB30FJ

Commercial Road

BB31EH

Lloyd Street

BB33BZ

Kay Street

BB30DZ

Clover Terrace

BB33EX

Ellerbeck Road

BB33AS

Linden Crescent

BB30HB

Powell Street

BB33HS

Entwistle Street

BB31BN

Market Street

BB33EP

Ellenshaw Street

BB33FL

Corden Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.