BlackburnBB2
Blackburn with Darwen · North West
Blackburn's BB2 postcode district has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 3.3% for prices and 9.4% for rental income, positioning it in the 84th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 56.9/100. Population growth over the same period stands at 1.0%, indicating modest demographic expansion. The district is classified as being in an early gentrification stage, suggesting potential for further development and investment activity. The differential between price and rental growth rates indicates rental yields may be attracting investor attention, though property appreciation has remained moderate relative to the stronger rental expansion observed in this North West location.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 9.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Blackburn · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.0 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
4 planning applications submitted in BB2 over the last six months.
Blackburn (BB2) common questions
Is Blackburn up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Blackburn (BB2) as Early. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 13% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Blackburn safe?
Blackburn has a safety score of 43/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Blackburn?
The average property price in Blackburn (BB2) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Blackburn?
The median monthly rent in Blackburn (BB2) is £776 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Blackburn?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Manchester (M46), Darwen (BB3), Blackburn (BB1), Warrington (WA3), Manchester (M29). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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