Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview
Darwen has seen steady residential transaction activity over five years, with nearly 3,200 sales recorded. The median price of £150,000 reflects a market skewed toward more affordable properties, though the recent 12-month average of £226,777 suggests stronger price points in newer sales. The market has grown significantly, with prices up 26.8% since 2021.
Property Types and Price Differences
Terraced homes dominate the market, accounting for over half of all sales at an average of £118,040, making them the entry point for buyers. Detached properties command substantially higher prices at £283,911—nearly 2.4 times the terraced average—while semi-detached homes sit between these at £185,121. Flats remain a niche segment at just 80 sales, averaging £95,745.
Price Trends Over Time
Prices have climbed consistently from £154,888 in 2021 to £183,515 by mid-2025, though the recent 12-month figure of £226,777 indicates either compositional shifts toward pricier properties or a spike in higher-value transactions. This represents a notable acceleration compared to the earlier trajectory.
What Stands Out
The gap between minimum and maximum recent prices (£118,000 to £340,000) highlights considerable variety within the market. Terraced homes' dominance—over 53% of all sales—reflects the town's character, while the sharp recent price increase warrants monitoring to understand whether it represents sustained momentum or seasonal variation.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh House Lane | 48 | £114,010 |
| Olive Lane | 41 | £85,169 |
| Blackburn Road | 37 | £98,218 |
| Earnsdale Road | 36 | £172,615 |
| Lavender Avenue | 32 | £211,031 |
| Daisy Drive | 31 | £216,520 |
| Harwood Street | 30 | £148,898 |
| Avondale Road | 29 | £161,017 |
| Lynwood Avenue | 29 | £112,082 |
| Poppy Drive | 29 | £215,637 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 183 Marsh House Lane | BB3 3SB | £160,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 36 Stopes Brow | BB3 0QL | £135,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 13 Priory Drive | BB3 3PT | £165,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 40 Lapwing Lane | BB3 2FQ | £338,500 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 50 Harwood Street | BB3 1PD | £140,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 6 Wheatear Place | BB3 2FE | £325,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 9 Kirkdale Close | BB3 2UT | £340,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 14 Plover Crescent | BB3 2FP | £260,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 27 Anchor Grove | BB3 0BA | £177,500 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 20 Alfred Street | BB3 2JW | £118,000 | Terraced |
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Yes. The average property price in Darwen has increased by 27% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £169,693 and the median at £150,000.
The mean average property price in Darwen is £169,693 based on 3,190 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £150,000.
The most expensive property type in Darwen is detached homes, averaging £283,911. The most affordable is flats, averaging £95,745. There have been 3,190 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 3,190 property sales recorded in Darwen over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Marsh House Lane with 48 sales.
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