4.5% Average

Rental Yield in BB3 — DARWEN

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

Average ↑ above North West average (4.2%) · ↑ above England average (3.6%)
£145,000
Median Price
£550
Monthly Rent
4.5%
Gross Yield
2,096
Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type Median Price Sales
Detached £280,000 405
Semi-detached £180,000 386
Terraced £108,500 1,136
Flat £86,250 53
Other £174,000 116

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare BB3 side by side →
Postcode Area Yield Median Price Monthly Rent
BB2 BLACKBURN 3.98 £166,000 £550
BB1 BLACKBURN 4.18 £157,750 £550
BL7 BOLTON 2.99 £261,000 £650
BB5 ACCRINGTON 4.9 £122,500 £500
PR6 CHORLEY 3.71 £210,000 £650

BB3 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 BB3?

BB3 has a gross rental yield of 4.5%. The median property price is £145,000 with typical monthly rents of £550, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is BB3 a good area for buy-to-let?

BB3 yields 4.5%, above the England average of 3.6%. With 2,096 transactions over 3 years, the data is reliable.

What is the median property price in BB3?

The median property price in BB3 is £145,000, based on 2,096 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