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Darwen West

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About

Darwen West is a ward located in the town of Darwen, part of the Blackburn with Darwen borough in Lancashire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated near the West Pennine Moors, offering easy access to outdoor spaces like Darwen Tower and Jubilee Tower, which are popular for walking and hiking.

The ward includes local amenities such as schools, shops, and community centres, serving the needs of its residents. Public transport links connect Darwen West to Blackburn and other nearby areas. The ward has a strong sense of community, with events and activities often organised by local groups. Its proximity to both rural landscapes and urban facilities makes it a practical place to live for those seeking a balance between convenience and nature.

Area overview

On average Darwen West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Darwen West is £36,361 per year. There are 9 schools in Darwen West: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darwen West Population
8,337
Population density
570 per km²

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

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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 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
Detached13£351,225
Flats4£110,100
Semi-Detached30£195,000
Terraced81£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

BB31NY

Bright Street

BB31PB

Crewdson Street

BB31RH

Sunnymere Drive

BB32PE

Radford Bank Gardens

BB32RY

Ashworth Terrace

BB30JY

Lynwood Close

BB30NE

Chapels Lane

BB30PE

Duckshaw Road

BB30PG

Oakwood Close

BB31NF

Britten Street

BB31QB

The Circus

BB31QS

Westminster Road

BB32NL

Fountain Street

BB32RT

Ashworth Terrace

BB32WT

The Circus

BB32RZ

Belgrave Road

BB30LA

Duddon Avenue

BB30HR

Monton Road

BB30LQ

Meadow Head Lane

BB30ND

Chapels Lane

BB31DD

Bolton Road

BB31DG

Hindle Street

BB31DR

Wood Street

BB32RU

Hesse Street

BB31JD

Harwood Street

BB31JJ

Owlet Hall Road

BB31JP

Moorland Avenue

BB31JR

Earnsdale Avenue

BB31LJ

Willow Bank Lane

BB31PA

Harwood Street

BB31PR

Queen Street

BB32ST

Turn Lane

BB32UF

Sniddle Hill Lane

BB31WY

The Circus

BB30HS

Mostyn Street

BB31HU

Davenham Road

BB31JW

Earnsdale Avenue

BB31LF

Avonwood Close

BB31NN

Durham Road

BB32SA

Clement Street

BB30NG

Old School Lane

BB31BR

The Circus

BB31HX

Davenham Road

BB31JH

Owlet Hall Road

BB31NB

Harwood Street

BB31NZ

Hindle Street

BB30AQ

Moss Fold Road

BB30JF

Birch Hall Avenue

BB30JQ

Douglas Grove

BB30NU

Tockholes Road

BB30PB

Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden

BB31NP

Baron Street

BB31PY

James Street West

BB31RA

Bury Street

BB39BB

The Circus

BB39BN

The Circus

BB30JT

Birch Hall Avenue

BB31EG

Garibaldi Terrace

BB31JN

Earnsdale Avenue

BB31JY

Tockholes Road

BB31LQ

Reservoir Street

BB32SH

Darwen Town

BB32TG

Edison Street

BB30NF

Tockholes, Edgworth & Hoddlesden

BB30NW

Tockholes Road

BB30PA

Hollinshead Terrace

BB31JF

Avonwood Close

BB32RP

Belgrave Road

BB32RX

Almond Street

BB39BA

The Circus

BB30JN

Marabou Drive

BB31JE

Avondale Road

BB31LN

Scholes Street

BB31PP

Green Street

BB32SS

Granville Road

BB39BW

Darwen Town

BB30AE

Haldane Road

BB30HX

Warwick Avenue

BB31FD

Edensor Terrace

BB31PF

Prospect Gardens

BB32NY

Chapel Street

BB32SD

Almond Street

BB30JP

Hodder Grove

BB30NH

Long Lane

BB30SQ

Oakwood Close

BB31BU

Bank Bottom

BB31LE

Sunnyhill Close

BB31QL

Bright Street

BB32SB

Clement Street

BB32SG

East Park Avenue

BB32UQ

Belgrave Road

BB31AW

Everton Street

BB30NT

Coal Pit Lane

BB31LA

Carley Street

BB31NT

Avondale Road

BB32NR

Chapel Street

BB32SJ

Arlington Road

BB39BU

The Circus

BB30HP

Monton Road

BB31AF

Police Street

Data Sources

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