Property Data OutlookBurnley
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Burnley
Key indicators for buyers
The Burnley market looks favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 3.6%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 5.1x in 2021 to 4.2x today. Rising rents (£624/mo, +5.8%) 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 Burnley costs 4.2x the local median salary — relatively affordable, improving from a peak of 5.1x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Burnley is £624, up 5.8% 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 Burnley price of £127,832 with a 25% deposit (£32k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £504 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£504) are £120 less than renting (£624). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £32k — it would take around 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
298, BRIERCLIFFE ROAD BB10 2DH | Semi-detached | £215,000 | 27 Jan 2026 |
32, GRANVILLE STREET, BRIERCLIFFE BB10 2HR | Terraced | £36,500 | 26 Jan 2026 |
4, PRESCOTT STREET BB10 4DT | Terraced | £82,500 | 23 Jan 2026 |
7, CLAUGHTON STREET BB10 3DE | Terraced | £100,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
47, FAIRFIELD DRIVE BB10 2PU | Detached | £372,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
PRUDENTIAL BUILDINGS, MANCHESTER ROAD BB11 1HJ | Other | £320,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
36, COLBRAN STREET BB10 3DP | Terraced |
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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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