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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 101 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
101
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
57.8(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.92(+157%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.1(+24%)
Shoplifting
9.02(+58%)
Public order
7.07(-30%)
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 149 recent sales, the median property price is £174,600 in Darwen South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £500,000.

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
Detached36£260,000
Flats4£92,500
Semi-Detached34£183,500
Terraced75£135,000

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

BB33TP

Spion Close

BB32DQ

Lily Street

BB32FG

Chaffinch Trail

BB32JW

Alfred Street

BB33JJ

Marsh House Industrial Estate

BB32ES

Grimshaw Street

BB32FN

Curlew Grove

BB33SP

Marsh House Lane

BB32DX

Ashton Road

BB32HY

Cranberry Bottoms

BB32PT

Astley Street

BB33LF

Bosley Close

BB32TS

Sough Road

BB32PN

Cross Street

BB32TN

Northumberland Close

BB32AW

Darwen South

BB32AT

India Street

BB32HA

Sough Road

BB32JN

Maria Street

BB32PJ

Hillside Avenue

BB33RG

Rectory Close

BB33RJ

Chancel Place

BB33RR

The Belfry

BB32NF

Blackpool Street

BB32BQ

Prince Lee Meadows

BB32FD

Blackcap Close

BB32SW

Radfield Avenue

BB32TR

Cumberland Close

BB32BN

Sough Road

BB32HE

Pickup Fold

BB32HG

Tunnel Street

BB32HS

Spring Vale Garden Village

BB33RL

Chancel Way

BB31DQ

Taylor Street

BB32AY

Darwen South

BB32EA

St Peters Close

BB32EX

Bentley Street

BB32PS

Bolton Road

BB31DF

Bolton Road

BB32AR

Redearth Road

BB32BB

Darwen South

BB33SD

Marsh House Lane

BB32DF

Ratcliffe Street

BB32PG

Bolton Road

BB33RX

Poppy Drive

BB32PU

Shepherd Street

BB32EU

Causeway Street

BB32JP

Bolton Road

BB33GT

Hatton Trail

BB33GW

Lavender Avenue

BB32AB

Redearth Road

BB32BY

Holker Street

BB32DY

Hilton Road

BB32HQ

Lower Barn Street

BB32JR

Bolton Road

BB32QN

Melbourne Street

BB32QZ

Bowling Green Close

BB33JL

Naples Road

BB33SG

Beaumont Way

BB32AP

Gadfield Street

BB32BR

St Johns Avenue

BB32DD

Highfield Street

BB32EZ

Grimshaw Street

BB32LF

Ivy Terrace

BB32FQ

Lapwing Lane

BB32QR

Epworth Street

BB33GU

Taylors Turn

BB33JW

Lisbon Drive

BB33PT

Priory Drive

BB32BA

Cross Barn Grove

BB32PH

Radfield Road

BB32PP

Mayfield Flats

BB32QS

Westcote Street

BB33LQ

Moorlands Court

BB32EP

Springvale Business Park

BB33GZ

Tower View

BB33QY

Sawley Close

BB32HZ

Cranberry Lane

BB32PB

Radford Street

BB33PN

Blacksnape Road

BB32DS

Hodgson Street

BB32HB

Hampden Avenue

BB32JX

Cyprus Street

BB32QU

Bolton Road

BB32UA

Duckshaw Road

BB33TL

Bland Avenue

BB32PL

Hillhouses

BB32PX

Astley Terrace

BB33FW

Craven Terrace

BB32BU

Starkie Street

BB32HW

Martin Drive

BB32DW

Carr Road

BB33RQ

Spire Close

BB33SL

Well Springs

BB32BL

Rosehill Terrace

BB31AD

Bolton Road

BB32DJ

Philip Street

BB32DZ

Carr Road

BB33JS

Spring Meadows

BB33SR

Bluebell Terrace

Data Sources

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