Darwen South, Blackburn with Darwen
Key facts
Darwen South is a UK electoral ward in Blackburn with Darwen. Darwen South is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood. It has the lowest crime rate across Darwen and the air quality is good throughout.
About Darwen South
Darwen South is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood. It has the lowest crime rate across Darwen and the air quality is good throughout.
House prices sit in the middle of the local market. Terraces average £126,700 and semis around £198,000 — cheaper than West Pennine but pricier than Darwen East.
Most primary schools nearby are rated Good, including Ashleigh Primary and St Peter's. Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is the main secondary option.
Getting around is easy. There's a railway station nearby and straightforward access to the M65, so commuting to Blackburn and Preston works well.
Living costs here run below the UK average. You'll spend less on groceries, transport and council tax than you would elsewhere in the country.
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