Sough sits across a stretch of Darwen and the surrounding Lancashire moors, and it's an area that works well for buyers wanting affordability without giving up on transport links or school quality. Darwen East, South and West all offer below-average house prices, with terraced homes typically £105,000 to £138,000 and semis ranging from £161,000 to £223,000. Head towards West Pennine, though, and prices climb sharply, with detached homes averaging £480,000, reflecting its quieter, semi-rural setting on the moors above the town. Schools are a strong point throughout, with Good-rated primaries and secondaries cropping up across every neighbourhood, including Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, St Edward's RC Primary, Darwen Vale High School and Turton Belmont. Crime rates are falling across the board and sit below the national average, making this a reassuring choice for families. Healthcare provision is another consistent strength, with GPs, dentists, pharmacies and even a hospital in Darwen West all within easy reach. Transport is well sorted too, with railway stations serving each neighbourhood and good road access via the M65, M61 and A666, keeping Blackburn, Preston and Manchester all within reach. Living costs run below the UK average across the suburb, particularly for groceries and transport, and air quality is consistently good. The main difference you'll notice is pace and setting: Darwen East, South and West offer settled, amenity-rich, everyday town living, while West Pennine trades some convenience for a calmer, more rural feel and higher property prices.