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North Darwen

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About

North Darwen is a residential area located in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. The area is characterised by a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing, with local amenities including shops, schools, and parks. It sits close to the M65 motorway, providing easy access to Blackburn town centre and nearby towns like Bolton and Preston. The landscape includes green spaces such as Sunnyhurst Woods, a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities.

The area has a strong sense of community, with local events and facilities catering to residents. North Darwen is also home to Darwen Vale High School and several primary schools, making it a practical choice for families. While it retains a suburban feel, it is within reach of Blackburn’s employment and retail hubs. The blend of affordability and convenience makes North Darwen a practical location for those working in or around the borough.

Area overview

On average North Darwen has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Darwen is £35,600 per year. There are 4 schools in North Darwen: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Darwen Population
6,849
Population density
1,789.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,274
91.63%
Other White
145
2.12%
Pakistani
115
1.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.6%
Indian
39
0.57%
Total population: 6,847

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
969
31.08%
Owns with a mortgage
888
28.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
705
22.61%
Other social rented
338
10.84%
Social rents from council
131
4.2%
Total households: 3,118

Property prices in North Darwen

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in North Darwen area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North 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 North Darwen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£235,000
Flats2£110,100
Semi-Detached22£170,000
Terraced61£116,500

10 years median price trend in North Darwen

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

All postcodes in North Darwen

BB30DH

Commercial Road

BB30BB

Anchor Road

BB31RQ

Avondale Close

BB30HW

Ribble Avenue

BB31EY

Argyle Street

BB31HA

Gillibrand Street

BB31LD

St Cuthberts Close

BB31RG

Earnsdale Close

BB30HU

Falcon Avenue

BB30LB

Duddon Avenue

BB30PS

The Meadows

BB31HS

Earnsdale Road

BB31JQ

Carley Street

BB31JX

Sniddle Hill Lane

BB31LL

Hope Street

BB30AJ

Blackburn Road

BB30RR

Anchor Road

BB31HY

Shaftesbury Avenue

BB31QU

Blackburn Road

BB30AF

Veronica Street

BB30JA

Hartington Road

BB30JE

Hyndburn Drive

BB31EZ

Gillibrand Street

BB30AT

Daisyfield Street

BB30BW

Bedford Mews

BB30BA

Anchor Grove

BB30BL

Sandringham Road

BB30DB

Commercial Road

BB30LD

Moss Fold Road

BB30AL

Blackburn Road

BB30HY

St Alban's Road

BB30JS

Leven Grove

BB31HH

Dean Street

BB31JA

Earnsdale Close

BB31JT

Sunnyhurst Close

BB30SP

The Meadows

BB30AG

Blackburn Road

BB30DY

Clover Terrace

BB30EQ

Knowle Lane

BB30PF

The Meadows

BB31ER

Greenway Street

BB31LB

Aysgarth Drive

BB30FG

Commercial Road

BB30JG

Douglas Grove

BB31ET

Blackburn Road

BB31RJ

Avondale Road

BB30HN

Laneshaw Close

BB30HT

Hartington Road

BB31DU

Dobson Street

BB31JL

North Darwen

BB30AB

Anchor Avenue

BB30FJ

Commercial Road

BB31DT

Dobson Street

BB31JU

Sunnyhill Close

BB30AR

Blackburn Road

BB30JU

Kestrel Drive

BB30JW

Birch Hall Avenue

BB31EA

Dove Lane

BB31EE

Dove Lane

BB31HZ

Salisbury Road

BB31QZ

Hawkshaw Avenue

BB30AU

North Darwen

BB30BP

Oxford Street

BB30EH

Goose House Lane

BB30JL

Peregrine Drive

BB30JR

Leven Grove

BB31EP

Cavendish Street

BB31HF

Surrey Avenue

BB31HJ

Clifton Street

BB31PB

Crewdson Street

BB31RH

Sunnymere Drive

BB30AY

Hector Road

BB30AZ

Anchor Avenue

BB30JY

Lynwood Close

BB30PG

Oakwood Close

BB31HN

North Darwen

BB30LA

Duddon Avenue

BB30HR

Monton Road

BB30LQ

Meadow Head Lane

BB31AR

Blackburn Road

BB31JD

Harwood Street

BB31JJ

Owlet Hall Road

BB31JP

Moorland Avenue

BB31JR

Earnsdale Avenue

BB31PA

Harwood Street

BB30FE

Commercial Road

BB30HS

Mostyn Street

BB31HB

Hollins Grove Street

BB31HU

Davenham Road

BB31JW

Earnsdale Avenue

BB31DS

Orchard Park

BB31EL

Preston Street

BB31JH

Owlet Hall Road

BB31DX

Nelson Street

BB30AQ

Moss Fold Road

BB30BR

Bedford Street

BB30JF

Birch Hall Avenue

BB30JQ

Douglas Grove

BB30BY

Bedford Mews

BB30DG

Commercial Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.