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Darwen South

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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Darwen South Population

8,201

Population density

1,100.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,682

93.68%

Other White

129

1.57%

Pakistani

124

1.51%

Indian

0.62%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.5%

Total population: 8,200

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	69	£135,000	£89,970	£112,500	£150,000	£223,000
Semi-Detached	35	£200,000	£157,500	£178,000	£225,250	£270,900
Flats	3	£90,000	£76,500	£82,500	£100,000	£108,000
Detached	38	£260,000	£195,625	£238,121	£294,249	£381,800

10 years median price trend in Darwen South

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Darwen South

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