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Darwen South

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About

Darwen South ward encompasses the southern residential neighbourhoods of the town of Darwen, situated within the larger borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The area is primarily characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing, with local amenities centred along main roads like Bolton Road and Spring Vale Road. It includes established residential districts such as Hoddlesden and Tockholes, which border the open moorland of the West Pennine Moors.

The ward's landscape is defined by its proximity to rural edges, with the wooded valley of Sunnyhurst Woods and Darwen Moor providing accessible green space. A prominent local landmark is Darwen Tower, an octagonal structure atop the moors offering panoramic views. The area maintains a distinct community identity separate from nearby Blackburn, with its own civic history tied to the textile industry and local landmarks.

Area overview

On average Darwen South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darwen South is £45,098 per year. There are 3 schools in Darwen South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Darwen South is home to around 8,201 people, with a population density of about 1,100.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darwen South Population
8,201
Population density
1,100.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.68(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.29(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.32(+37%)
Shoplifting
8.78(+52%)
Vehicle crime
7.68(+28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,682
93.68%
Other White
129
1.57%
Pakistani
124
1.51%
Indian
51
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.5%
Total population: 8,200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,942
28.61%
No qualifications
1,294
19.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,222
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
981
14.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
719
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 6,787

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,330
36.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,295
35.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
596
16.14%
Other social rented
299
8.1%
Other forms of private rent
77
2.09%
Total households: 3,692

Property prices in Darwen South

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 in Darwen South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darwen South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced69£135,000
Semi-Detached35£200,000
Flats3£90,000
Detached38£260,000

10 years median price trend in Darwen South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darwen South.

All postcodes in Darwen South

BB32AT

India Street

BB33FX

Manor Terrace

BB32BU

Starkie Street

BB32HN

Cranberry Chase

BB32HQ

Lower Barn Street

BB32BX

Alpha Street

BB33GU

Taylors Turn

BB33JN

Marsham Grove

BB33PS

Roman Road

BB33JS

Spring Meadows

BB32AY

Darwen South

BB33LQ

Moorlands Court

BB32DX

Ashton Road

BB32FJ

Skylark Way

BB32EZ

Grimshaw Street

BB32AR

Redearth Road

BB32EP

Springvale Business Park

BB32ET

Watery Lane

BB32PS

Bolton Road

BB32TD

High Bank Crescent

BB32PJ

Hillside Avenue

BB32HH

Greenfield Street

BB32DH

Brandwood Street

BB33RU

Brussels Road

BB32TS

Sough Road

BB33LE

Rudyard Drive

BB32PG

Bolton Road

BB32BY

Holker Street

BB31AE

Bolton Road

BB32PU

Shepherd Street

BB32HU

Cranberry Lane

BB32BW

Turncroft Road

BB33GS

Spring Vale Heights

BB32QD

Higher Bold Venture

BB33RP

Priory Place

BB32HW

Martin Drive

BB33LG

Moor Close

BB33RR

The Belfry

BB33GW

Lavender Avenue

BB32QH

Ellen Street

BB32AD

Redearth Road

BB32AF

Redearth Road

BB32HY

Cranberry Bottoms

BB32HA

Sough Road

BB32LA

Duxbury Street

BB32BT

Turncroft Road

BB32QA

Melville Avenue

BB33FW

Craven Terrace

BB32BL

Rosehill Terrace

BB32QL

Meadow Street

BB33JJ

Marsh House Industrial Estate

BB32QJ

Grimshaw Street

BB33GT

Hatton Trail

BB32HZ

Cranberry Lane

BB32AB

Redearth Road

BB33RJ

Chancel Place

BB33GZ

Tower View

BB32FF

Edmund Street

BB32QS

Westcote Street

BB32EU

Causeway Street

BB32DA

Melita Street

BB32PN

Cross Street

BB31AD

Bolton Road

BB33PZ

Priory Grange

BB32PR

Mayfield Flats

BB33JZ

Avallon Way

BB32QR

Epworth Street

BB32QW

Sydney Street

BB32HF

Cranberry Lane

BB32DN

Highfield Road

BB32BN

Sough Road

BB32JX

Cyprus Street

BB33QX

Bisham Close

BB32QF

Printshop Lane

BB32HR

Cranberry Close

BB33RG

Rectory Close

BB33HW

Sudell Road

BB33PY

Minster Crescent

BB33RH

Abbey Place

BB32JT

Ross Street

BB32BP

Turncroft Road

BB32HD

The Mews

BB32FD

Blackcap Close

BB32NF

Blackpool Street

BB32JJ

Portland Street

BB32TE

Astley Heights

BB33JL

Naples Road

BB32NJ

Hillside Gardens

BB32BR

St Johns Avenue

BB32BZ

Ratcliffe Street

BB33TN

Holden Close

BB32DS

Hodgson Street

BB32BJ

Rosehill Street

BB32QU

Bolton Road

BB33SL

Well Springs

BB33PN

Blacksnape Road

BB32JN

Maria Street

BB32PQ

Radfield Avenue

BB32JP

Bolton Road

BB32NZ

Bury Fold Lane

Data Sources

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