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About

East Darwen is a residential district situated to the east of Darwen town centre, within the wider borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The area is characterised by its mix of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, set along streets that follow the contours of the land. Local amenities include several primary schools, convenience stores, and community facilities serving the neighbourhood's daily needs.

The landscape is defined by its proximity to open moorland and rural edges, with the West Pennine Moors providing a prominent backdrop. A notable local feature is the Darwen Tower, an iconic landmark on Darwen Hill which is accessible via footpaths from the area. This connection to the surrounding countryside offers walking routes and green space directly adjacent to the residential streets.

Area overview

On average East Darwen has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Darwen is £37,095 per year. There are 3 schools in East Darwen: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Darwen is home to around 5,971 people, with a population density of about 4,663.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Darwen Population
5,971
Population density
4,663.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.91(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.67(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.39(+27%)
Other theft
5.53(-16%)
Public order
5.36(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,001
83.73%
Pakistani
474
7.94%
Other White
189
3.16%
Indian
65
1.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.72%
Total population: 5,973

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,183
25.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,032
21.88%
Level 3 (A level)
784
16.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
748
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
547
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 4,716

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
758
28.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
690
26.13%
Owns with a mortgage
649
24.57%
Other social rented
325
12.31%
Social rents from council
136
5.15%
Total households: 2,641

Property prices in East Darwen

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in East Darwen area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £319,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Darwen 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 East Darwen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£268,995
Flats3£68,000
Semi-Detached15£170,000
Terraced63£105,000

10 years median price trend in East Darwen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Darwen.

All postcodes in East Darwen

BB33EU

Harrop Court

BB33SW

Dooley Turn

BB33EA

Milton Close

BB33AT

Oak Grove

BB33BY

Atlas Road

BB33JH

Cambridge Street

BB33TN

Holden Close

BB33BQ

Windermere Drive

BB33DU

Sudellside Street

BB33FD

Lawson Court

BB33FU

Labore Street

BB30HF

Marsh Terrace

BB33DT

Garnett Street

BB33JZ

Avallon Way

BB33SX

Fusilier Way

BB32DT

Progress Street

BB33EP

Ellenshaw Street

BB33JB

Marsh House Lane

BB32DN

Highfield Road

BB33AD

Walmsley Street

BB33AZ

Pothouse Lane

BB33FL

Corden Avenue

BB33DG

Perry Street

BB33FE

Bennett Walk

BB33FH

Fitzgerald Drive

BB33DE

Richmond Terrace

BB33AU

Holden Fold

BB33EN

Tythebarn Street

BB30EY

St James' Crescent

BB33FT

Ellerbeck Close

BB33SB

Marsh House Lane

BB33AP

Ivinson Road

BB33BJ

Coniston Drive

BB32FF

Edmund Street

BB30EL

Holden Fold

BB30HG

Newton Street

BB33AF

Beech Avenue

BB33AH

Ash Grove

BB33JE

Norfolk Street

BB33JU

Brussells Road

BB33SA

Marsh House Lane

BB33SZ

Fraser Way

BB33TB

Darwen East

BB33SU

Eccles Mews

BB33BD

Astbury Chase

BB33ET

Sarah Street

BB33EZ

Whalley Crescent

BB33TJ

Robertson Walk

BB33DJ

Olive Lane

BB33DY

Burns Walk

BB33DR

Norris Street

BB32DE

Primrose Street

BB32DB

Pine Street

BB33SY

Day Terrace

BB33TP

Spion Close

BB32DQ

Lily Street

BB33EX

Ellerbeck Road

BB33FN

Westall Gardens

BB33JJ

Marsh House Industrial Estate

BB33ED

Ellison Fold Lane

BB33EG

Wordsworth Gardens

BB33DX

Elswick Street

BB33BH

Thirlmere Drive

BB33DL

Sudellside Street

BB33DB

Sandon Street

BB33BF

Gifford Way

BB33FR

Meadow View

BB33JF

Essex Street

BB30HB

Powell Street

BB33AX

Pot House Lane

BB33GY

Cambridge Street

BB33JG

Sudell Close

BB33SD

Marsh House Lane

BB33FB

Coulthurst Gardens

BB33BE

Beckett Court

BB33BL

Dandy Row

BB33DZ

Shelley Grove

BB32DD

Highfield Street

BB33AG

Laurel Avenue

BB33JD

Sudellside Street

BB33JW

Lisbon Drive

BB33AW

Ivinson Road

BB33ES

Ellenshaw Close

BB33GZ

Tower View

BB33AQ

Anyon Street

BB33JA

Sudell Road

BB32DS

Hodgson Street

BB33TL

Bland Avenue

BB33AA

Anyon Street

BB32BU

Starkie Street

BB33AS

Linden Crescent

BB33EE

Council Terrace

BB33EF

Vernon Street

BB33EB

Ellison Fold Terrace

BB33EL

Kay Street

BB33EY

Ellenshaw Close

BB33DN

Rose Street

BB33AY

Hawthorn Avenue

BB33BZ

Kay Street

BB33JQ

Ely Close

Data Sources

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