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East Darwen

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About

East Darwen is a residential area located within the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. The area is primarily made up of housing, ranging from terraced homes to semi-detached properties, with some local amenities serving the community. It sits close to the West Pennine Moors, offering easy access to open countryside and walking routes.

The area has good transport links, with the A666 road connecting it to Blackburn and Bolton. Local schools, parks, and small businesses provide essential services for residents. While quieter than central Blackburn, East Darwen maintains a practical balance between suburban living and nearby urban facilities.

Area overview

On average East Darwen has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Darwen is £31,900 per year. There are 3 schools in East Darwen: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £119,500 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
Detached11£249,995
Flats3£68,000
Semi-Detached14£170,000
Terraced72£106,750

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

BB33BG

Ambleside Drive

BB33DF

London Terrace

BB33FJ

Fitzgerald Drive

BB32BZ

Philip Street

BB33AE

Higher London Terrace

BB33AR

Lilac Grove

BB33BB

Fitzgerald Drive

BB33JN

Marsh House Lane

BB32DL

Edmund Street

BB33HW

Kay Street

BB33JX

Cloister Drive

Data Sources

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