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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, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£115,000
Price per sq ft£128
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £143K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £128 per square foot) in Darwen East area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £317,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darwen East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£267,498£228
Semi-Detached17£162,000£204
Terraced101£108,000£121
Flats3£68,000£104

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darwen East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwen East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140,000£69,000£120,498£59,000
2017£62,500£121,498£63,000
2018£143,500£60,000£129,500£63,000
2019£135,000£53,500£101,667£64,975
2020£159,500£72,500£121,250£69,000
2021£162,745£54,000£140,000£78,500
2022£239,998£68,000£145,000£90,000
2023£268,995£73,975£163,000£87,000
2024£245,000£64,250£168,000£91,000
2025£272,995£71,500£160,000£105,000
2026£162,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwen East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darwen East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£124£137£66
2017£123£137£69
2018£150£118£144£71
2019£143£119£124£70
2020£164£128£148£77
2021£166£106£148£84
2022£233£131£195£100
2023£247£135£179£97
2024£245£148£189£102
2025£250£116£191£114
2026£239£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darwen East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darwen East in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.