Affordability in Blackburn with Darwen
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Blackburn with Darwen
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £535 | +4.5% |
| 2 bed | £662 | +4.6% |
| 3 bed | £782 | +4.6% |
| 4+ bed | £1,113 | +3.4% |
| All sizes | £714 | +4.4% |
Who lives in Blackburn with Darwen
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Blackburn with Darwen?
The median house price in Blackburn with Darwen is £170,000 (ONS, 2025), about 4.7× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Blackburn with Darwen?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Blackburn with Darwen is £662 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Blackburn with Darwen data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.