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Darwen Town

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About

Darwen is a town in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, centered along the valley of the River Darwen. The town grew during the 19th century around cotton mills that still line stretches of the river, and a market and civic buildings mark the main streets. Darwen railway station provides regular services to Blackburn and Bolton, connecting the town to regional rail routes. Local clubs, community centres and small retailers occupy many former industrial sites, and events often use the market square.

To the south the urban area rises onto Darwen Moor and Beacon Hill, where an 85-foot stone tower stands; it was completed at the end of the 19th century to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and can be reached by public paths from the town. Moorland tracks and reservoirs sit within walking distance of the town edge, and the higher ground frames views back over the streets and river. The mix of former mill architecture and accessible open space defines Darwen’s town area.

Area overview

On average Darwen Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darwen Town is £38,368 per year. There are 5 schools in Darwen Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Darwen Town is home to around 6,342 people, with a population density of about 1,756.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darwen Town Population
6,342
Population density
1,756 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.33(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.3(+164%)
Shoplifting
10.25(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.93(+10%)
Vehicle crime
8.67(+45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,558
87.64%
Pakistani
268
4.23%
Other White
146
2.3%
Indian
71
1.12%
Irish
45
0.71%
Total population: 6,342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,315
25.6%
No qualifications
1,143
22.25%
Level 3 (A level)
891
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
735
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
623
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 5,137

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
768
26.49%
Owns with a mortgage
760
26.22%
Owns outright
746
25.73%
Other social rented
397
13.69%
Social rents from council
109
3.76%
Total households: 2,899

Property prices in Darwen Town

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Darwen Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £617,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darwen Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached11£200,000
Detached2£385,000
Flats2£85,250
Terraced70£124,750

10 years median price trend in Darwen Town

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

All postcodes in Darwen Town

BB30DF

Victoria Bank

BB30EF

Chapels

BB32SU

Punstock Lane

BB31NJ

Melrose Street

BB31PJ

Grafton Terrace

BB31FG

Sunnyhurst Terrace

BB32RL

Railway Road

BB30GX

Back Duckworth Street

BB31PY

James Street West

BB32WT

The Circus

BB31LW

Nicholas Street

BB31BU

Belgrave Square

BB32SN

Manor Road

BB31PH

Grafton Court

BB31DY

Frederick Street

BB30HD

Lord Street

BB31QQ

Alexandra Road

BB30HE

Richmond Terrace

BB31QJ

Blackburn Road

BB31DR

Wood Street

BB32TG

Edison Street

BB32AB

Redearth Road

BB30FH

Union Street

BB30DP

Cotton Hall Street

BB33AN

Elm Grove

BB32RY

Buff Street

BB33HS

Entwistle Street

BB31NW

Barley Bank Street

BB32SA

Rydal Avenue

BB31PL

Borough Road

BB30HA

Industry Street

BB33HB

Victoria Street

BB31AZ

Market Street

BB31LY

Avondale Mews

BB32PE

Radford Bank Gardens

BB31JF

Harwood Street

BB39BP

The Circus

BB30DD

Midville Place

BB30HQ

Summerton Walk

BB30EE

Chapels

BB32SY

Punstock Road

BB31BE

School Street

BB31LS

Wood Street

BB32RS

Jubilee Street

BB30DE

Robin Bank Road

BB31BW

Church Street

BB31AY

Charles Street

BB39AG

The Circus

BB33HT

Joseph Street

BB30EJ

Moor Lane

BB32UN

Ainsworth Close

BB31LF

Avonwood Close

BB31QA

Duckworth Street

BB30HJ

Allerton Close

BB31DF

Bolton Road

BB31DP

Stuart Close

BB31QW

Lorne Street

BB31PW

The Green

BB32PD

Noble Street

BB32RN

Knott Street

BB32BF

Darwen East

BB30EN

Ivinson Road

BB30PE

Tockholes Road

BB33HY

Green Street East

BB31QD

Westminster Close

BB30ES

Quaker Lane

BB31RA

Green Street

BB33GX

Darwen East

BB31BY

Market Street

BB32NL

Fountain Street

BB31DQ

Taylor Street

BB31BF

Charles Street

BB31NZ

Hindle Street

BB30DZ

Clover Terrace

BB33HA

Church Bank Street

BB30EG

Knowle Lane

BB31NF

Hindle Street

BB32RU

Hesse Street

BB32SS

Granville Road

BB33AJ

Hazel Avenue

BB31JG

Osborne Terrace

BB31BN

Market Street

BB32RG

Railway Road

BB31NS

Avondale Road

BB32UQ

Burton Close

BB31NB

Harwood Street

BB31BH

Croft Street

BB31PS

Market Street

BB32NU

Chapel Street

BB31BZ

Bolton Road

BB31AJ

William Street

BB30EW

Chapels Brow

BB32NR

Stansfield Street

BB31EU

Charles Street

BB33HU

Higher Church Street

BB32AF

Redearth Road

BB31QL

Bright Street

BB30EU

Sycamore Grove

BB32TA

Borough Road

BB31NR

Schofield Street

Data Sources

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