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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

BB30AS

View Road

BB33HP

Nancy Street

BB30BA

Anchor Grove

BB33FR

Meadow View

BB31HE

Dorset Avenue

BB30EU

Sycamore Grove

BB31DB

Foundry Street

BB30HH

Edward Street

BB33BG

Ambleside Drive

BB31BW

Church Street

BB32RD

Knott Street

BB33DT

Garnett Street

BB33AE

Higher Perry Street

BB33JA

Sudell Road

BB30EW

Chapels Brow

BB31HL

Blackburn Road

BB31HN

Darwen East

BB33AU

Holden Fold

BB33BL

Dandy Row

BB30EG

Knowle Lane

BB33DJ

Olive Lane

BB33HY

Green Street East

BB31HF

Surrey Avenue

BB33EH

Atlas Road

BB30DD

Midville Place

BB33AR

Lilac Grove

BB30AU

Darwen East

BB33FT

Ellerbeck Close

BB30HG

Newton Street

BB33AW

Ivinson Road

BB30EB

Gordon Street

BB30BJ

Hollins Road

BB33SY

Day Terrace

BB30FE

Commercial Road

BB31HD

Somerset Avenue

BB33HE

Bank Street

BB33AD

Walmsley Street

BB31EE

Dove Lane

BB30ES

Quaker Lane

BB33SX

Fusilier Way

BB31DX

Nelson Street

BB33FU

Labore Street

BB30HE

Richmond Terrace

BB31ER

Greenway Street

BB30DW

Cotton Hall Street

BB33JH

Cambridge Street

BB33EF

Vernon Street

BB33JB

Marsh House Lane

BB30EP

Delph Street

BB30BR

Clifton Street

BB31FE

Blackburn Road

BB32BF

Darwen East

BB33GX

Darwen East

BB33FD

Lawson Court

BB30AX

Redvers Road

BB33SW

Dooley Turn

BB31AR

Duckworth Street

BB30EH

Goose House Lane

BB33BH

Thirlmere Drive

BB31DS

Orchard Park

BB33DL

Sudellside Street

BB31DZ

Frances Street

BB30FG

Commercial Road

BB33AF

Beech Avenue

BB31DY

Frederick Street

BB33DB

Sandon Street

BB31AU

Duckworth Street

BB31EQ

Greenway Street

BB30HA

Industry Street

BB30HD

Lord Street

BB31EW

Snape Street

BB30BW

Stafford Street

BB30ER

Winterton Road

BB33HB

Victoria Street

BB33ET

Sarah Street

BB33BF

Gifford Way

BB33FB

Coulthurst Gardens

BB33DU

Sudellside Street

BB33AY

Hawthorn Avenue

BB31EZ

Gillibrand Street

BB33EZ

Whalley Crescent

BB30BB

Anchor Road

BB31EX

Argyle Street

BB31EB

Broughton Street

BB33ED

Ellison Fold Lane

BB33FJ

Painter Court

BB33TJ

Robertson Walk

BB31AZ

Market Street

BB30HL

Templeton Close

BB33JG

Sudell Close

BB31BF

Charles Street

BB32AA

Bridge Street

BB33SZ

Fraser Way

BB30DJ

Union Street

BB31EU

Charles Street

BB30BL

Sandringham Road

BB33BY

Atlas Road

BB33TB

Darwen East

BB33DN

Rose Street

BB33EA

Milton Close

Data Sources

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