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South Darwen & Whitehall

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About

South Darwen & Whitehall is a residential area in Blackburn with Darwen, located south of Darwen town centre. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties, with some newer developments. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small convenience stores, catering to daily needs. The nearby Darwen town centre offers additional shopping and services.

Whitehall is known for its proximity to Whitehall Park, a green space with walking paths and playgrounds. The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting to Blackburn and Darwen. South Darwen & Whitehall provides a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to larger towns for work and leisure. The community is primarily family-oriented, with a focus on local facilities and outdoor spaces.

Area overview

On average South Darwen & Whitehall has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Darwen & Whitehall is £40,400 per year. There are 4 schools in South Darwen & Whitehall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Darwen & Whitehall Population
8,962
Population density
807.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,455
94.38%
Other White
118
1.32%
Pakistani
99
1.11%
Indian
68
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.52%
Total population: 8,958

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,504
37.41%
Owns with a mortgage
1,461
36.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
14.95%
Other social rented
284
7.06%
Other forms of private rent
79
1.97%
Total households: 4,020

Property prices in South Darwen & Whitehall

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in South Darwen & Whitehall area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Darwen & Whitehall 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 South Darwen & Whitehall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£275,000
Flats5£95,000
Semi-Detached40£192,500
Terraced79£137,500

10 years median price trend in South Darwen & Whitehall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Darwen & Whitehall.

All postcodes in South Darwen & Whitehall

BB33FW

Pole Lane

BB32DW

Carr Road

BB32ED

The Clough

BB32EE

Crosby Close

BB32HW

Martin Drive

BB32NQ

Chestnut Grove

BB33RQ

Spire Close

BB33SL

Beaumont Way

BB32BL

Sough Road

BB32LN

Queen's Road

BB32HP

Cranfield View

BB32HU

Cranberry Lane

BB32DJ

Lily Street

BB32DZ

Carr Road

BB32JD

Crosby Close

BB32LA

Duxbury Street

BB32ND

Cemetery Road

BB33JS

Spring Meadows

BB33SR

Spring Meadows

BB32JE

Bentley Street

BB32LT

Albert Street

BB32QA

Hillside Gardens

BB32TD

High Bank Cescent

BB32TU

Bolton Road

BB32QX

Grimshaw Street

BB32BS

St Aidan's Avenue

BB32NJ

Hillside Gardens

BB32NB

Derby Close

BB32NG

Holly Tree Close

BB32TZ

Duckshaw Road

BB32BH

St John's Street

BB32BJ

Rose Hill Street

BB32BP

Turncroft Road

BB32DH

Brandwood Street

BB32EL

Ainsdale Drive

BB32JS

Ashleigh Street

BB32LQ

Chestnut Grove

BB32NZ

Bury Fold Lane

Data Sources

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