Ward in Blackburn with Darwen, England
| Coordinates: | 53.687, -2.454 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 70 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01254 (Blackburn) |
The Darwen South electoral ward sits in the southern part of the borough of Blackburn with Darwen in north‑west England, covering residential neighbourhoods on the edge of the town of Darwen and the foothills of the West Pennine Moors. The area still shows its 19th‑century textile and mill heritage in terraces and converted mill buildings, and is overlooked by the emblematic Darwen Tower on the nearby moorland ridge.
Today Darwen South combines a local economy of small shops, light industry and commuters travelling by road and rail to nearby centres such as Blackburn and Manchester. Community life is active, with schools, faith groups and volunteer organisations reflecting a diverse population, while ready access to the moors gives residents a strong mix of urban character and outdoor amenity.