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Darwen Town

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Darwen Town Population

6,342

Population density

1,756 per km²

Demographics

British

5,558

87.64%

Pakistani

268

4.23%

Other White

146

2.3%

Indian

1.12%

Irish

0.71%

Total population: 6,342

Housing

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£258,000	£257,100	£257,500	£309,000	£349,800
Flats	3	£88,000	£83,050	£85,250	£174,000	£242,800
Semi-Detached	15	£200,000	£127,000	£170,000	£220,250	£377,750
Terraced	63	£123,000	£60,000	£102,750	£151,000	£185,500

10 years median price trend in Darwen Town

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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