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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

BB30AD

Monton Road

BB39BN

The Circus

BB32RT

Ashworth Terrace

BB30HN

Laneshaw Close

BB32SL

Radfield Road

BB31QX

Falcon Avenue

BB32NY

Cobden Street

BB30AJ

Blackburn Road

BB30JN

Marabou Drive

BB39BP

The Circus

BB31JF

Harwood Street

BB31PE

Harwood Street

BB32UL

Ainsworth Close

BB31HS

Earnsdale Road

BB31JT

Sunnyhurst Lane

BB31WY

The Circus

BB30LD

Moss Fold Road

BB32NW

Beckett Street

BB39BA

The Circus

BB31JS

Sunnyhurst Close

BB31QY

Oldfield Avenue

BB31QU

Blackburn Road

BB31RQ

Avondale Close

BB31QL

Bright Street

BB31QQ

Alexandra Road

BB31JH

Owlet Hall Road

BB31PB

Matlock Street

BB30JJ

Duddon Avenue

BB30HZ

Lynwood Avenue

BB32PD

Noble Street

BB31NF

Hindle Street

BB31NJ

Melrose Street

BB31JZ

Woodlands Grove

BB30ND

Engine Brow

BB31QB

The Circus

BB31PR

Queen Street

BB31PH

Grafton Court

BB31AS

Bury Street

BB31JP

Moorland Avenue

BB31NX

Willow Bank Lane

BB31LD

St Cuthberts Close

BB32SX

Kelvin Street

BB31DE

Robert Street

BB31AL

Hacking Street

BB30JF

Birch Hall Avenue

BB30LQ

Meadow Head Lane

BB31LQ

Reservoir Street

BB31ND

Crewdson Street

BB31DH

John Street

BB39BU

The Circus

BB31PS

Market Street

BB30HS

St Albans Road

BB30NA

Ivy Cottages

BB31JU

Sunnyhurst Lane

BB30AE

Haldane Road

BB32NU

Chapel Street

Data Sources

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