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Darwen Town

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About

Darwen Town is a former mill town located in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. It lies about 3 miles south of Blackburn, surrounded by moorland and hills, including Darwen Hill and Jubilee Tower. The area retains its industrial heritage, with historic mills and terraced housing reflecting its 19th-century growth. The town centre features a mix of independent shops, cafes, and local businesses, alongside modern retail developments.

Outdoor spaces like Bold Venture Park and the nearby West Pennine Moors offer walking and leisure opportunities. Darwen is connected by road and rail, with frequent services to Blackburn and Manchester. The town has a strong community identity, with events such as the Darwen Live music festival. While it faces challenges common to post-industrial towns, efforts to regenerate the high street and preserve landmarks continue.

Area overview

On average Darwen Town has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 166 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 of residents in Darwen Town is £33,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Darwen Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £134,500 in Darwen Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,250 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
Detached3£258,000
Flats3£88,000
Semi-Detached15£200,000
Terraced63£123,000

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

BB31DG

Hindle Street

BB31DR

Wood Street

BB32RU

Hesse Street

BB31LJ

Willow Bank Lane

BB31PR

Queen Street

BB32ST

Turn Lane

BB32UF

Sniddle Hill Lane

BB33AN

Elm Grove

BB31WY

The Circus

BB31LF

Avonwood Close

BB31NN

Durham Road

BB32SA

Clement Street

BB30EW

Chapels Brow

BB31BH

Croft Street

BB31BR

The Circus

BB31HX

Davenham Road

BB31NB

Harwood Street

BB31NZ

Hindle Street

BB33DQ

Cornfield Street

BB31DP

Darwen Town

BB31NP

Baron Street

BB31PY

James Street West

BB31RA

Bury Street

BB32AT

India Street

BB33HT

Joseph Street

BB39BB

The Circus

BB39BN

The Circus

BB30HL

Templeton Close

BB31DQ

Bolton Road

BB31EG

Garibaldi Terrace

BB31LQ

Reservoir Street

BB32AY

Darwen Town

BB32SH

Darwen Town

BB32TG

Edison Street

BB31DF

Bolton Road

BB31JF

Avonwood Close

BB32RP

Belgrave Road

BB32RX

Almond Street

BB33HB

Victoria Street

BB39BA

The Circus

BB32RN

Knott Street

BB31BF

Charles Street

BB31LN

Scholes Street

BB31PP

Green Street

BB32SS

Granville Road

BB39BW

Darwen Town

BB31BG

Croft Street

BB30HE

Ellison Street

BB31FD

Edensor Terrace

BB31PF

Prospect Gardens

BB32AB

Crown Street

BB32NY

Chapel Street

BB32SD

Almond Street

BB30ES

Allerton Close

BB31BU

Bank Bottom

BB31DW

Tudor Close

BB31QL

Bright Street

BB32SB

Clement Street

BB32SG

East Park Avenue

BB32UQ

Belgrave Road

BB30DE

Robin Bank Road

BB31AW

Everton Street

BB31NT

Avondale Road

BB32NR

Chapel Street

BB32SJ

Arlington Road

BB33HA

Church Bank Street

BB39BU

The Circus

BB30DD

Robin Bank Road

BB30EG

Goose House Lane

BB31AF

Police Street

BB31LS

Queen Street

BB31PG

Hindle Street

BB31PX

Duckworth Street

BB32AA

Bridge Street

BB32NS

Springfield Street

BB32NU

Alice Street

BB32NW

Darwen Town

BB32SU

Darwen Town

BB30GX

Back Duckworth Street

BB30DA

Back Duckworth Street

BB30ER

Chapels

BB31DE

Robert Street

BB31QE

Duckworth Street

BB32UE

Sniddle Hill Lane

BB32RL

Railway Road

BB33EH

Atlas Road

BB30DW

Cotton Hall Street

BB31AX

Back Duckworth Street

BB31DH

John Street

BB31LU

Prince Street

BB31PH

Grafton Court

BB32FB

Redearth Road

BB32SX

Kelvin Street

BB33HD

Bank Street

BB33HP

Entwistle Street

BB30BG

Darwen Town

BB31AZ

Arch Street

BB31BE

Back Duckworth Street

BB30EE

Chapels

BB30HD

Lord Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.