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House prices in Burnley
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Burnley have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.3% to a typical £129,643, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Terraced property led the rise, with typical prices now at £110,313.
That's 52% below the UK average of £271,295.
Burnley house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Burnley
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £238,097 ▲ +3.0%
- Semi-detached £153,074 ▲ +4.1%
- Terraced £110,313 ▲ +4.8%
- Flat £78,164 ▼ -0.5%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 20 RYLANDS STREET, BB10 1RG | £48,400 |
| Apr 2026 | 259 BARDEN LANE, BB10 1JA | £107,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 18 PIERCE CLOSE, BB12 8JA | £110,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 GORPLE STREET, BB10 2ES | £106,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 36 ASPEN DRIVE, BB10 3FB | £190,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 18 INGLEWHITE FOLD, BB12 7EF | £152,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 MADEN FOLD WAY, BB12 6EN | £236,250 |
| Apr 2026 | 14 BEACHLEY SQUARE, BB12 0JS | £135,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 21 MILTON STREET, BB12 8SR | £75,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 24 PINE STREET, BB11 3AE | £48,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Burnley costs 3.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Burnley ranks nationally →
Burnley is the 2nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 43,895 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Burnley.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 32.6%
- Median floor area 77 m²
- Median annual energy cost £972
- 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 Hyndburn £138,477
- House prices in Pendle £151,427
- House prices in Boston £179,027
- House prices in Preston £186,418
- House prices in Lincoln £186,722
- House prices in Bolsover £186,908
- House prices in Wyre £188,175
- House prices in Ashfield £188,423
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Burnley?
- The average house price in Burnley is £129,643, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Burnley changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Burnley have risen +4.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Burnley by property type?
- Latest average prices in Burnley:
- detached homes: £238,097
- semi-detached homes: £153,074
- terraced homes: £110,313
- flats: £78,164
- Is Burnley affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Burnley costs 3.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Burnley ranks nationally.
- Is Burnley an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Burnley costs £129,643 — 52% less than the UK average of £271,295. Burnley is the 2nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Burnley?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Burnley's average of £129,643, expect roughly £400–£550 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £700–£950 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 Burnley?
- On a typical Burnley sale at £129,643, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £1,600–£2,300, 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 Burnley?
- Moving home in Burnley 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.