Darwen East
Ward in Blackburn with Darwen, England
| Coordinates: | 53.705, -2.467 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 69 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01254 (Blackburn) |
Darwen East is an electoral ward on the eastern side of the market town of Darwen, within the borough of Blackburn with Darwen in Lancashire, England. The area mixes Victorian terraces and post‑war estates and sits close to the open moorland above the town; the distinctive Darwen Tower and surrounding Darwen Moor provide popular walking routes and panoramic views that shape local life.
Historically the ward grew up around the 19th‑century textile mills, and today has a mixed local economy of small shops, light industry and commuters to nearby Blackburn and Manchester. There’s a strong sense of community, active local groups and ongoing borough regeneration to improve services and housing, while the town’s early footballing heritage and civic landmarks remain important parts of local identity.
Postcode districts covering Darwen East
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 19.1 miles
- Preston 10.8 miles
- Oldham 18.8 miles
- St. Helens 20.9 miles
- Wigan 13.2 miles
- Warrington 22.4 miles
- Burnley 10.9 miles
- Blackburn 3.6 miles
- Blackpool 23.8 miles
- Bolton 7.8 miles
- Stockport 24.1 miles
- Salford 16.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Darwen Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Eccleshill Parish 0.7 miles
- Darwen South Ward 1.3 miles
- Blackburn South & Lower Darwen Ward 1.4 miles
- Darwen West Ward 1.4 miles
- Hoddlesden Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Yate and Pickup Bank Parish 1.6 miles
- Blackburn South East Ward 2 miles
- Ewood Ward 2.1 miles
- Tockholes Parish 2.2 miles
- West Pennine Ward 2.3 miles
- Mill Hill & Moorgate Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Darwen East
BB3 1AT, BB3 0DD, BB3 3DQ, BB3 1AR, BB3 0FL, BB3 1DP, BB3 2RE, BB3 3EB, BB3 0FG … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 25.5 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 30.1 miles
- Darwen Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Mill Hill Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Darwen East Ad
- Astley Bank Hotel 1.2 miles
- The Whitehall Hotel & Distillery 3 1.6 miles
- Northcote 5 7.2 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Blackburn 3 3.4 miles
- Best Western Hotel 99 4 3 miles
- Feildens Arms & Hotel 5.9 miles
- Mytton Fold Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South 3 7.7 miles
- Eagle and Child, Ramsbottom 7.7 miles
- Whalley Abbey - Christian Retreat House Offering B&B 3 8.3 miles
Schools in Darwen East
- Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Secondary
- Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary Primary
- Darwen St James C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Ewood Park Stadium 1.9 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 3.2 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 5.7 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 8.9 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 8.9 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 9.1 miles
- School Stadium 9.7 miles
- Deepdale Stadium 10.2 miles
- Gigg Lane Stadium 11.1 miles
- Turf Moor Stadium 11.3 miles
- Tulketh Priory Historic site 11.4 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles