House Prices in Blackburn With Darwen

Property Market Overview — Blackburn with Darwen is an active residential market with nearly 10,000 sales over five years, averaging £180,445. The median price of £155,000 sits considerably below the mean, reflecting a market with substantial variation across property types and locations. Overall activity has remained steady, with price growth of 22.4% across the five-year period.

Property Types and Price Differences — Terraced homes dominate by volume (nearly 4,500 sales) and are the most affordable at £119,845, while semi-detached properties average £181,588—roughly 1.5 times higher. Detached homes command significantly more at £301,776, making them nearly 2.5 times the price of terraced houses. Flats are the cheapest option at £98,617 but represent a very small portion of the market with only 330 sales.

Price Trends Over Time — Prices climbed consistently from 2021 (£165,212) through 2023 (£187,377), with 2024 holding near that level. The most recent data from early 2025 shows £192,126, suggesting renewed upward movement, though the longer-term trend masks some shorter-term fluctuation.

What Stands Out — Blackburn substantially outweighs Darwen in transaction volume (6,365 vs 3,143 sales) despite similar average prices, indicating Blackburn's role as the dominant local market. Bolton's dramatic £385,245 average reflects a much smaller, distinctly different buyer pool rather than a market comparison.