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House prices in Blackburn with Darwen
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in Blackburn with Darwen have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.2% to a typical £165,131, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Terraced property led the rise, with typical prices now at £138,194.
That's 39% below the UK average of £272,611.
Blackburn with Darwen house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Blackburn with Darwen
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £292,854 ▲ +4.3%
- Semi-detached £183,019 ▲ +5.5%
- Terraced £138,194 ▲ +5.7%
- Flat £89,564 ▲ +0.8%
Affordability
A typical home in Blackburn with Darwen costs 5.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Blackburn with Darwen ranks nationally →
Blackburn with Darwen is the 30th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 62,638 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Blackburn with Darwen.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 39%
- Median floor area 84 m²
- Median annual energy cost £970
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Stockton-on-Tees £170,029
- House prices in Darlington £159,988
- House prices in Cumberland £170,966
- House prices in Redcar and Cleveland £151,341
- House prices in North Lincolnshire £179,954
- House prices in North East Lincolnshire £147,727
- House prices in Stoke-on-Trent £147,377
- House prices in Middlesbrough £140,909
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Blackburn with Darwen?
- The average house price in Blackburn with Darwen is £165,131, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Blackburn with Darwen changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Blackburn with Darwen have risen +5.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Blackburn with Darwen by property type?
- Latest average prices in Blackburn with Darwen:
- detached homes: £292,854
- semi-detached homes: £183,019
- terraced homes: £138,194
- flats: £89,564
- Is Blackburn with Darwen affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Blackburn with Darwen costs 5.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Blackburn with Darwen ranks nationally.
- Is Blackburn with Darwen an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Blackburn with Darwen costs £165,131 — 39% less than the UK average of £272,611. Blackburn with Darwen is the 30th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Blackburn with Darwen?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Blackburn with Darwen's average of £165,131, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Blackburn with Darwen?
- On a typical Blackburn with Darwen sale at £165,131, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,000–£3,000, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Blackburn with Darwen?
- Moving home in Blackburn with Darwen typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.