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Darwen West

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About

Darwen West ward lies on the western edge of the town of Darwen, within the larger borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and local amenities serving the community. Its geography includes urban streetscapes that give way to open green spaces on its fringes, providing a transition towards the surrounding rural landscape of Lancashire.

The ward is notably defined by the prominent presence of Darwen Tower, a local landmark situated on Darwen Moor. This structure offers expansive views across the town and towards the West Pennine Moors. The area includes recreational spaces like Bold Venture Park, and its western boundary is marked by the moorland, influencing the local environment and providing accessible walking routes.

Area overview

On average Darwen West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darwen West is £41,868 per year. There are 9 schools in Darwen West: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Darwen West is home to around 8,337 people, with a population density of about 570.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darwen West Population
8,337
Population density
570 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.49(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.17(+224%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.03(+56%)
Shoplifting
12.35(+114%)
Vehicle crime
10.8(+80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,731
92.76%
Other White
134
1.61%
Pakistani
118
1.42%
Indian
45
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.54%
Total population: 8,334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,022
29.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,250
18.22%
No qualifications
1,193
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
985
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
750
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 6,860

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,268
34.8%
Owns with a mortgage
1,206
33.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
595
16.33%
Other social rented
332
9.11%
Social rents from council
121
3.32%
Total households: 3,644

Property prices in Darwen West

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 in Darwen West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £617,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darwen West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached34£192,625
Detached8£350,000
Flats4£110,100
Terraced76£137,000

10 years median price trend in Darwen West

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

All postcodes in Darwen West

BB31NN

Durham Road

BB32NR

Stansfield Street

BB30JW

Birch Hall Avenue

BB30JL

Peregrine Drive

BB32ST

Westland Avenue

BB30HU

Hawkshaw Avenue

BB31PL

Borough Road

BB31LU

Weavers Mews

BB32UN

Ainsworth Close

BB32TG

Edison Street

BB31QT

Earnsdale Road

BB30NE

Chapels Lane

BB30NL

Golden Soney

BB30LZ

Shirley Gardens

BB31NG

Hindle Street

BB32UE

Sniddle Hill Lane

BB30NT

Coal Pit Lane

BB31DR

Wood Street

BB31JA

Earnsdale Road

BB30JS

Leven Grove

BB31LS

Wood Street

BB32NT

Alice Street

BB31HT

Ellesmere Road

BB31RJ

Higher Avondale Road

BB31DD

Bolton Road

BB31LJ

Woodside Bank

BB32RZ

Belgrave Road

BB30LB

Duddon Avenue

BB30AA

Blackburn Road

BB31PY

James Street West

BB30PE

Tockholes Road

BB30AQ

Moss Fold Road

BB32SS

Granville Road

BB30NG

Victoria Terrace

PR68DS

Bolton Road

BB31QS

Westminster Road

BB31JJ

Woodbank Avenue

BB30NU

Higherhill

BB30NF

Lowerhill

BB31QR

Lyndhurst Road

BB32SD

Almond Street

BB30JG

Wyre Crescent

BB32SG

Limes Avenue

BB30JU

Kestrel Drive

BB31NL

Alexandra View

BB30PG

Oakwood Close

BB30JA

Lynwood Avenue

BB32RU

Hesse Street

BB31HX

Lyndhurst Road

BB32SQ

East Park Avenue

BB31AF

Police Street

BB31WZ

The Circus

BB31PG

Hindle Street

BB39AZ

The Circus

BB31JE

Avondale Road

BB32RY

Buff Street

BB32NX

Jepson Street

BB31LF

Avonwood Close

BB31NT

Avondale Road

BB30HX

Warwick Avenue

BB31PP

Green Street

BB31NP

Baron Street

BB31LT

Woodvale

BB31RG

Earnsdale Close

BB30HT

Hartington Road

BB31FF

Darwen West

BB31JY

Tockholes Road

BB31RH

Sunnymere Drive

BB30JQ

Douglas Grove

BB31AW

Everton Street

BB31JG

Osborne Terrace

BB31AP

Prince Street

BB30AF

Veronica Street

BB32UF

Turn Lane

BB31LR

Hope Street

BB30HR

Monton Road

BB31LH

Willow Street

BB31BD

Britten Street

BB30NW

Top O Th' Low

BB30HP

Westwell Street

BB31QZ

Hawkshaw Avenue

BB32TH

Almond Street

BB30NZ

Garstang Terrace

BB32WT

The Circus

BB32UQ

Burton Close

BB39BX

Darwen West

BB31NZ

Hindle Street

BB30LY

Chapels Lane

BB32RX

Equity Street

BB32FT

Borough Road

BB32NL

Fountain Street

BB31DG

Vale Street

BB31HU

Davenham Road

BB31RA

Green Street

BB31JB

Halley Road

BB31QW

Lorne Street

BB31LN

Scholes Street

BB30AL

Blackburn Road

BB30JH

Mersey Avenue

BB31PF

Prospect Gardens

Data Sources

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