16,849 recorded transactions · Part of Blackburn with Darwen
Compare with another area →Key indicators for buyers
The BB1 market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-30.5%), 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.
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Blackburn with Darwen area
A home in Blackburn with Darwen costs 4.7x the local median salary — relatively affordable, improving from a peak of 5.3x in 2021.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Blackburn with Darwen area
Average monthly rent in Blackburn with Darwen is £705, up 7.4% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Blackburn with Darwen price of £137,000 with a 25% deposit (£34k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £541 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses BB1 avg. price with Blackburn with Darwen rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£541) are £164 less than renting (£705). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £34k — it would take around 6 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
606, WHALLEY NEW ROAD BB1 9AZ | Detached | £188,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
3, HAYDOCK STREET BB1 9AE | Terraced | £95,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
29, ROSEWOOD AVENUE BB1 9SZ | Semi-detached | £163,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
26, WOODLANDS CORNER, LILFORD ROAD BB1 8BF | Flat/Maisonette | £89,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
15, MOORSIDE AVENUE BB1 2BA | Semi-detached | £165,000 | 6 Jan 2026 |
21, ELM STREET BB1 5NL | Terraced | £122,000 | 1 Jan 2026 |
1, ST GABRIELS AVENUE BB1 9RQ | Semi-detached |
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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The average property in BB1 sold for £137,000 in 2026, with a median of £142,500 across 6 transactions. Prices fell 30.5% compared to the previous year.
| £171,000 |
| 22 Dec 2025 |
38, BROWNHILL ROAD BB1 9QX | Semi-detached | £183,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
73, BRODICK ROAD BB1 2HA | Semi-detached | £169,950 | 19 Dec 2025 |
41, SOMERSET ROAD, RISHTON BB1 4BP | Semi-detached | £210,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
1, ST ALBANS ROAD, RISHTON BB1 4HA | Semi-detached | £178,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
77, DURHAM ROAD, WILPSHIRE BB1 9NH | Detached | £262,500 | 19 Dec 2025 |
69, DICKENS STREET BB1 1RN | Terraced | £80,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
3, ALBANY DRIVE, SALESBURY BB1 9EH | Detached | £271,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
151, WHALLEY RANGE BB1 6EE | Terraced | £120,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
13, FURNESS AVENUE BB1 5SE | Terraced | £100,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
8, THE WILLOWS BB1 8FF | Semi-detached | £205,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
32, HERON CLOSE BB1 8NU | Detached | £375,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
11, RUTLAND AVENUE, OSWALDTWISTLE BB1 2DF | Semi-detached | £177,500 | 19 Dec 2025 |
76, STONE HILL DRIVE BB1 5TS | Semi-detached | £126,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
The most recent recorded sale in BB1 was a detached property on Whalley New Road for £188,000 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £171,000.