Ward in Blackburn with Darwen, England
| Coordinates: | 53.702, -2.501 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 67 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01254 (Blackburn) |
Darwen West is an electoral ward in the unitary borough of Blackburn with Darwen in Lancashire, England. It covers the western side of the town of Darwen, a mix of suburban streets and older Victorian terraces that sit beneath the moorland slopes leading up towards Winter Hill, giving some residents good views and easy access to open countryside.
The area reflects Darwen's industrial past in textiles, with a community that is socially mixed and involved in local regeneration projects; local shops, pubs and community groups remain important focal points. Transport links are practical rather than glamorous, with road and rail connections into nearby Blackburn and onwards towards Manchester, making the ward convenient for commuters while still retaining a strong local identity.