Area360 logo

Find postcode

Darwen West

Interactive map displaying Darwen West

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

BB31PG

Hindle Street

BB31QY

Oldfield Avenue

BB32NU

Chapel Street

BB32NW

Beckett Street

BB30JJ

Duddon Avenue

BB31DE

Robert Street

BB31QE

Duckworth Street

BB32UE

Sniddle Hill Lane

BB30AD

Monton Road

BB30HZ

Lynwood Avenue

BB31LU

Weavers Mews

BB31PH

Grafton Court

BB31DH

John Street

BB32SX

Kelvin Street

BB30BG

Darwen West

BB31NU

Salisbury Road

BB30JH

Mersey Avenue

BB31BT

Church Street

BB31JG

Osborne Terrace

BB30NA

Ivy Cottages

BB31AS

Bury Street

BB31NJ

Melrose Street

BB31NQ

Higher Lawrence Street

BB31NS

Avondale Road

BB31PJ

Grafton Terrace

BB31QQ

Alexandra Road

BB31QX

Falcon Avenue

BB32FT

Borough Road

BB32NX

Jepson Street

BB30JD

Calder Avenue

BB30NS

Tockholes Road

BB31JB

Halley Road

BB31NH

Edensor Terrace

BB32UD

Granville Road

BB39AG

The Circus

BB30NB

Chapels Lane

BB31PD

Harwood Street

BB31JS

Sunnyhurst Close

BB30LY

Chapels Lane

BB31LY

Avondale Mews

BB31NG

Hindle Street

BB31NW

Barley Bank Street

BB31QD

Westminster Close

BB31QT

Earnsdale Road

BB30JB

Birch Hall Avenue

BB31JZ

Woodlands Grove

BB39BP

The Circus

BB30AA

Blackburn Road

BB31PQ

St Georges Terrace

BB31NX

Willow Bank Lane

BB30LD

Moss Fold Road

BB30NE

Chapels Lane

BB31RG

Earnsdale Close

BB30AL

Blackburn Road

BB31QW

Lorne Street

BB39BX

Darwen West

Data Sources

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