21,492 recorded transactions · Part of Blackburn with Darwen
Compare with another area →Key indicators for buyers
The BB3 market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-51.1%), 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 £86,805 with a 25% deposit (£22k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £343 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses BB3 avg. price with Blackburn with Darwen rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£343) are £362 less than renting (£705). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £22k — it would take around 3 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
41, GILLIBRAND STREET BB3 1HA | Terraced | £92,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
12, SNAPE STREET BB3 1EN | Terraced | £60,500 | 21 Jan 2026 |
10, CHANCEL PLACE BB3 3RJ | Detached | £270,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
4, WINTERTON ROAD BB3 0ER | Terraced | £98,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
14, MELVILLE AVENUE BB3 2QA | Detached | £280,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
183, MARSH HOUSE LANE BB3 3SB | Terraced | £160,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
13, PRIORY DRIVE BB3 3PT | Detached | £165,000 |
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 BB3 sold for £86,805 in 2026, with a median of £47,266 across 40 transactions. Prices fell 51.1% compared to the previous year.
| 9 Jan 2026 |
40, LAPWING LANE BB3 2FQ | Detached | £338,500 | 9 Jan 2026 |
36, STOPES BROW, LOWER DARWEN BB3 0QL | Terraced | £135,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
6, WHEATEAR PLACE BB3 2FE | Detached | £325,000 | 8 Jan 2026 |
27, ANCHOR GROVE BB3 0BA | Terraced | £177,500 | 6 Jan 2026 |
93, DOVE LANE BB3 1EA | Terraced | £47,266 | 5 Jan 2026 |
67, CAVENDISH STREET BB3 1EP | Terraced | £47,266 | 5 Jan 2026 |
40, GARNETT STREET BB3 3DT | Terraced | £47,266 | 5 Jan 2026 |
19, HOLKER STREET BB3 2BY | Terraced | £47,266 | 5 Jan 2026 |
32, SANDRINGHAM ROAD BB3 0BL | Terraced | £47,266 | 5 Jan 2026 |
239, BLACKBURN ROAD BB3 1HL | Terraced | £47,266 | 5 Jan 2026 |
31, TYTHEBARN STREET BB3 3EN | Terraced | £47,266 | 5 Jan 2026 |
5, CLARENCE STREET BB3 1HQ | Terraced | £47,266 | 5 Jan 2026 |
24, HIGHFIELD STREET BB3 2DD | Terraced | £47,266 | 5 Jan 2026 |
The most recent recorded sale in BB3 was a terraced property on Gillibrand Street for £92,000 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £92,000.