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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

BB33GX

Darwen East

BB33TJ

Robertson Walk

BB30BP

Oxford Street

BB30EH

Goose House Lane

BB31EP

Cavendish Street

BB31HJ

Pitville Street

BB33BU

Knott Street

BB33DJ

Olive Lane

BB33DY

Burns Walk

BB30FH

Union Street

BB30JX

Richmond Park

BB31HN

Darwen East

BB33DR

Norris Street

BB30AY

Hector Road

BB30AZ

Anchor Avenue

BB30EJ

Moor Lane

BB30DF

Victoria Bank

BB31AR

Duckworth Street

BB33AN

Elm Grove

BB33SY

Day Terrace

BB30FE

Commercial Road

BB33EX

Ellerbeck Road

BB33FN

Westall Gardens

BB30ET

Olive Lane

BB33ED

Ellison Fold Lane

BB33EG

Wordsworth Gardens

BB31HB

Percival Street

BB33DX

Elswick Street

BB30EW

Chapels Brow

BB31BH

Croft Street

BB31DS

Orchard Park

BB31EL

Preston Street

BB33BH

Thirlmere Drive

BB33DL

Sudellside Street

BB33DQ

Olive Lane

BB33DB

Sandon Street

BB30BR

Clifton Street

BB31DP

Stuart Close

BB31DX

Nelson Street

BB33BF

Gifford Way

BB33FR

Meadow View

BB33HT

Joseph Street

BB30HL

Templeton Close

BB31EQ

Greenway Street

BB33JF

Essex Street

BB30BY

Bedford Mews

BB30DG

Commercial Road

BB31ED

Bridge View Gardens

BB30HB

Powell Street

BB31EX

Argyle Street

BB33AX

Pot House Lane

BB33GY

Cambridge Street

BB33HB

Victoria Street

BB33JG

Sudell Close

BB32RN

Knott Street

BB33FB

Coulthurst Gardens

BB31BF

Charles Street

BB31SE

Heyfold Gardens

BB33BE

Beckett Court

BB31AJ

William Street

BB31HD

Somerset Avenue

BB33BL

Dandy Row

BB33DZ

Shelley Grove

BB31BG

Croft Street

BB31EB

Broughton Street

BB30ES

Quaker Lane

BB33AG

Laurel Avenue

BB33JD

Sudellside Street

BB30DE

Robin Bank Road

BB31EJ

Blackburn Road

BB33HA

Church Bank Street

BB30DH

Commercial Road

BB33AW

Ivinson Road

BB33ES

Ellenshaw Close

BB30DD

Midville Place

BB31EF

Derwent Street

BB31HQ

Clarence Street

BB32AA

Bridge Street

BB33AQ

Anyon Street

BB33JA

Sudell Road

BB30DA

Union Street

BB30GX

Back Duckworth Street

BB32RL

Railway Road

BB33EH

Atlas Road

BB30ER

Winterton Road

BB33AA

Anyon Street

BB30AX

Redvers Road

BB31AX

Back Duckworth Street

BB31ES

Cavendish Street

BB33AS

Linden Crescent

BB33EE

Council Terrace

BB33EF

Vernon Street

BB33HP

Nancy Street

BB30DW

Cotton Hall Street

BB33EB

Ellison Fold Terrace

BB33EL

Kay Street

BB33EY

Ellenshaw Close

BB33HD

Sudell Road

BB30EE

Chapels

BB30HD

Lord Street

Data Sources

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