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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

BB32HS

Spring Vale Garden Village

BB32DF

Ratcliffe Street

BB32DB

Pine Street

BB32JQ

Bolton Road

BB33LD

Pole Lane

BB32QY

Melville Street

BB33JW

Lisbon Drive

BB33FY

Green Field

BB32FP

Plover Crescent

BB32BD

The Sidings

BB32DD

Highfield Street

BB32AZ

Darwen South

BB32SR

Braeside Lane

BB32DT

Progress Street

BB32HJ

Spring Vale Garden Village

BB32DE

Primrose Street

BB32PY

Huntington Drive

BB32QN

Melbourne Street

BB32QB

Astley Bank

BB32JS

Ashleigh Street

BB32QG

Bury Fold Lane

BB32AP

Gadfield Street

BB33LB

Stork Street

BB33RL

Chancel Way

BB32HT

Cranberry Lane

BB33SA

Marsh House Lane

BB32PX

Astley Terrace

BB32AQ

Hannah Street

BB32DG

Highfield Mews

BB32JH

Woodville Terrace

BB32JZ

Devon Street

BB33SJ

Derwent Court

BB33JU

Brussells Road

BB33SR

Bluebell Terrace

BB32DQ

Lily Street

BB33TP

Spion Close

BB33JX

Cloister Drive

BB32EY

Thompson Street

BB33SH

Jubilee Close

BB32EX

Bentley Street

BB32PB

Radford Street

BB32HB

Hampden Avenue

BB32ES

Spring Vale Road

BB32FN

Curlew Grove

BB33SD

Marsh House Lane

BB33RE

Vicarage Drive

BB33SP

Marsh House Lane

BB33LA

Spring Meadows

BB32PT

Astley Street

BB33RZ

Daisy Drive

BB32QP

Auckland Street

BB33LF

Bosley Close

BB32FE

Wheatear Place

BB32DY

Hilton Road

BB32PA

Shorrock Street

BB32GX

St Johns Close

BB32FG

Chaffinch Trail

BB32BQ

Prince Lee Meadows

BB32RA

Melville Gardens

BB33SN

Marsh House Lane

BB32BH

St Johns Street

BB32QX

Grimshaw Street

BB33PU

Chapter Road

BB32JL

Meadow Street

BB32NH

Marton Walk

BB32FQ

Lapwing Lane

BB32QE

Bury Fold

BB31DF

Bolton Road

BB32BB

Darwen South

BB33SQ

Tulip Close

BB32ER

Clough Street

BB33QA

Thorncliffe Drive

BB32QZ

Bowling Green Close

BB33FZ

Lower Pole Walk

BB32DU

Tower Road

BB33SG

Beaumont Way

BB32DW

Carr Road

BB32HP

Cranfield View

BB32PP

Mayfield Flats

BB32TN

Northumberland Close

BB32LF

Ivy Terrace

BB32JY

Springthorpe Street

BB32FL

Cuckoo Close

BB32JW

Alfred Street

BB32TQ

Westmorland Close

BB32HG

Tunnel Street

BB33RX

Poppy Drive

BB33PX

Abbey Crescent

BB32JR

Bolton Road

BB32PZ

Radford Gardens

BB32JE

Cocker Street

BB33JY

Nave Close

BB32DL

Edmund Street

BB33SF

Maple Mews

BB32PH

Radfield Road

BB32HL

Cranberry Lane

BB32HX

Cranberry Fold Court

BB33SB

Marsh House Lane

BB33SE

Marsh Gate

BB32DJ

Philip Street

Data Sources

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