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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 132 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
132
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
72.93(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.49(+219%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.31(+82%)
Shoplifting
12.71(+123%)
Public order
9.6(-5%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £159,995 in Darwen West 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 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
Detached12£310,000
Flats3£90,200
Semi-Detached27£190,000
Terraced73£137,500

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

BB31FF

Darwen West

BB31PB

Matlock Street

BB32RY

Buff Street

BB32RT

Ashworth Terrace

BB30JY

Lynwood Close

BB30PG

Oakwood Close

BB32NL

Fountain Street

BB32WT

The Circus

BB30PE

Tockholes Road

BB31NF

Hindle Street

BB31QB

The Circus

BB31QS

Westminster Road

BB30ND

Engine Brow

BB30HR

Monton Road

BB30LA

Duddon Avenue

BB31DD

Bolton Road

BB31DG

Vale Street

BB31DR

Wood Street

BB31JD

Harwood Street

BB31LJ

Woodside Bank

BB32RZ

Belgrave Road

BB32ST

Westland Avenue

BB31LF

Avonwood Close

BB30LQ

Meadow Head Lane

BB32UF

Turn Lane

BB31JJ

Woodbank Avenue

BB31JP

Moorland Avenue

BB31JR

Earnsdale Avenue

BB31PA

Harwood Street

BB31PR

Queen Street

BB32RU

Hesse Street

BB31WY

The Circus

BB30HS

St Albans Road

BB31HU

Davenham Road

BB31JW

Earnsdale Avenue

BB31NN

Durham Road

BB32SA

Rydal Avenue

BB31BR

The Circus

BB31NZ

Hindle Street

BB30NG

Victoria Terrace

BB31HX

Lyndhurst Road

BB31JH

Owlet Hall Road

BB31NB

Harwood Street

BB30AQ

Moss Fold Road

BB30NU

Higherhill

BB31NP

Baron Street

BB31RA

Green Street

BB39BB

The Circus

BB30JF

Birch Hall Avenue

BB30JQ

Douglas Grove

BB30PB

Ryal Fold

BB31PY

James Street West

BB30JT

Birch Hall Avenue

BB31EG

Garibaldi Terrace

BB31JN

Sunnyhurst Lane

BB31JY

Tockholes Road

BB39BN

The Circus

BB31LQ

Reservoir Street

BB32SH

Radfield Head

BB32TG

Edison Street

BB30NF

Lowerhill

BB30NW

Top O Th' Low

BB31JF

Harwood Street

BB32RP

Belgrave Road

BB30PA

Tockholes Road

BB32RX

Equity Street

BB39BA

The Circus

BB30JN

Marabou Drive

BB31LN

Scholes Street

BB32SS

Granville Road

BB31JE

Avondale Road

BB31PP

Green Street

BB30AE

Haldane Road

BB31FD

Hindle Street

BB31PF

Prospect Gardens

BB32NY

Cobden Street

BB32SD

Almond Street

BB30HX

Warwick Avenue

BB39BW

Darwen West

BB30SQ

St Bedes Park

BB31BU

Belgrave Square

BB31LE

Sunnyhill Close

BB31QL

Bright Street

BB32SB

Clement Street

BB32SG

Limes Avenue

BB32UQ

Burton Close

BB30JP

Hodder Grove

BB30NT

Coal Pit Lane

BB31AW

Everton Street

BB31LA

Carley Street

BB32NR

Stansfield Street

BB32SJ

Arlington Road

BB39BU

The Circus

BB31NT

Avondale Road

BB30HP

Westwell Street

BB31AF

Police Street

BB31LS

Wood Street

BB31PX

Duckworth Street

BB32NS

Springfield Street

BB32SU

Punstock Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.