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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

BB30JT

Birch Hall Avenue

BB31ED

Bridge View Gardens

BB31EQ

Greenway Street

BB31JN

Earnsdale Avenue

BB31JY

Tockholes Road

BB31EX

Argyle Street

BB30BJ

Blackburn Road

BB30JN

Marabou Drive

BB31JE

Avondale Road

BB31SE

Heyfold Gardens

BB30AE

Haldane Road

BB30HX

Warwick Avenue

BB31EB

Broughton Street

BB31HD

Somerset Avenue

BB30JP

Hodder Grove

BB30SQ

Oakwood Close

BB31LE

Sunnyhill Close

BB31EJ

Blackburn Road

BB31LA

Carley Street

BB30HP

Monton Road

BB31EF

Derwent Street

BB31HQ

Clarence Street

BB31QY

Oldfield Avenue

BB30JJ

Duddon Avenue

BB31HT

Ellesmere Road

BB30AD

Monton Road

BB30AX

Redvers Road

BB30HZ

Birch Hall Avenue

BB31ES

Cavendish Street

BB30BN

Bedford Street

BB30JH

Mersey Avenue

BB31NU

Salisbury Road

BB30FL

Commercial Road

BB30JD

Calder Avenue

BB31JB

Halley Road

BB31QX

Falcon Avenue

BB30AS

Daisyfield Street

BB31EN

Snape Street

BB31HL

Blackburn Road

BB31JS

Sunnyhurst Close

BB30JB

Birch Hall Avenue

BB31EH

Lloyd Street

BB31FE

Blackburn Road

BB31EW

Snape Street

BB31JZ

Sunnyhurst Lane

BB30AA

Anchor Road

BB31HE

Dorset Avenue

BB31HG

Clarence Street

BB31NX

Willow Bank Lane

Data Sources

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