4.0% Below average

Rental Yield in BB2 — BLACKBURN

Rent data based on Blackburn with Darwen UA local authority median. Our methodology

Below average ↓ below North West average (4.2%) · ↑ above England average (3.6%)
£166,000
Median Price
£550
Monthly Rent
4.0%
Gross Yield
2,825
Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type Median Price Sales
Detached £303,950 777
Semi-detached £183,000 684
Terraced £104,000 1,159
Flat £86,000 95
Other £185,125 110

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare BB2 side by side →
Postcode Area Yield Median Price Monthly Rent
BB1 BLACKBURN 4.18 £157,750 £550
BB3 DARWEN 4.55 £145,000 £550
BB5 ACCRINGTON 4.9 £122,500 £500
BB6 BLACKBURN 5.05 £165,000 £695
PR6 CHORLEY 3.71 £210,000 £650

BB2 is part of Blackburn with Darwen UA. View all postcode districts in Blackburn with Darwen UA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in BB2?

BB2 has a gross rental yield of 4.0%. The median property price is £166,000 with typical monthly rents of £550, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is BB2 a good area for buy-to-let?

BB2 yields 4.0%, above the England average of 3.6%. With 2,825 transactions over 3 years, the data is reliable.

What is the median property price in BB2?

The median property price in BB2 is £166,000, based on 2,825 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £157,750 across Blackburn with Darwen UA as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026