Property Data OutlookBlackburn with Darwen
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Blackburn with Darwen
Key indicators for buyers
The Blackburn with Darwen market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-2.6%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 5.3x in 2021 to 4.7x today. Rising rents (£705/mo, +7.4%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Blackburn with Darwen costs 4.7x the local median salary — relatively affordable, improving from a peak of 5.3x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Blackburn with Darwen is £705, up 7.4% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Blackburn with Darwen price of £150,082 with a 25% deposit (£38k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £592 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£592) are £113 less than renting (£705). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £38k — it would take around 7 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
41, GILLIBRAND STREET BB3 1HA | Terraced | £92,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
19, RISEDALE GROVE BB2 5BT | Detached | £285,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
47, GIB LANE BB2 5BP | Detached | £290,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
12, SNAPE STREET BB3 1EN | Terraced | £60,500 | 21 Jan 2026 |
8, LONGSHAW LANE BB2 3LU | Terraced | £150,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
128, REDLAM BB2 1UW | Terraced | £90,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
7, NANSEN ROAD BB2 2TL | Semi-detached | £168,000 |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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