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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

BB31LS

Queen Street

BB31PG

Hindle Street

BB31PX

Duckworth Street

BB31QY

Oldfield Avenue

BB32NS

Springfield Street

BB32NU

Alice Street

BB32NW

Darwen Town

BB32SU

Darwen Town

BB30JJ

Duddon Avenue

BB31DE

Robert Street

BB31HT

Ellesmere Road

BB31QE

Duckworth Street

BB32UE

Sniddle Hill Lane

BB30AD

Monton Road

BB30HZ

Birch Hall Avenue

BB31DH

John Street

BB31LU

Prince Street

BB31PH

Grafton Court

BB32SX

Kelvin Street

BB30BG

Darwen Town

BB30JH

Mersey Avenue

BB31BT

Church Street

BB31JG

Osborne Terrace

BB31NU

Salisbury Road

BB30JD

Calder Avenue

BB30NS

Tockholes Road

BB31AS

Bury Street

BB31JB

Halley Road

BB31NH

Edensor Terrace

BB31NJ

Melrose Street

BB31NQ

Higher Lawrence Street

BB31NS

Avondale Mews

BB31PJ

Hindle Street

BB31QQ

Alexandra Road

BB31QX

Falcon Avenue

BB32FT

Borough Road

BB32NX

Fountain Street

BB32UD

Belgrave Road

BB39AG

The Circus

BB30NB

Chapels Lane

BB31JS

Sunnyhurst Close

BB31PD

Harwood Street

BB39BP

The Circus

BB30JB

Birch Hall Avenue

BB30LY

Chapels Lane

BB31DL

Robert Street

BB31JZ

Sunnyhurst Lane

BB31LY

Avondale Mews

BB31NG

Hindle Street

BB31NW

Alexandra View

BB31QD

Westminster Close

BB31QT

Earnsdale Road

BB30AA

Anchor Road

BB31NX

Willow Bank Lane

BB31PQ

Croft Street

Data Sources

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