North West
Town
Pop. 121,000Cost of Living in Blackburn
Lancashire, England
Average House Price
£227.8k
+21%vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,930
+3%vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£918/mo
+24%vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax
£2,184
Band D / yr
Energy
£151
/ mo
Water
£36.00
/ mo
Broadband
£32.00
/ mo
Bus Pass
£64.98
/ mo
Housing
House Prices in Blackburn
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£227,850
Detached£399,000
Semi-detached£228,900
Terraced£162,750
Flat / Apartment£147,000
House prices in Blackburn have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries
Salaries in Blackburn
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,930
Mean£42,700
Median hourly rate£18.10/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,900
Upper quartile (75th)£50,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+2.8%£1,109 below national average
Monthly costs
Monthly Cost of Living in Blackburn
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Blackburn each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent | £918 |
| Housing | Council Tax | £182 |
| Utilities | Energy | £151 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £32.00 |
| Transport | Transport | £168 |
| Food | Groceries | £262 |
| Leisure | Leisure | £137 |
| Estimated Total | £1,885 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport
Transport Costs in Blackburn
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£64.98
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.29
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£168
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Blackburn
- What is the average house price in Blackburn?
- The average house price in Blackburn is £227,850, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £399,000, while flats and apartments average £147,000. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Blackburn?
- The median annual salary in Blackburn is £37,930, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,109 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,900 (lower quartile) to £50,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Blackburn?
- Average monthly rent in Blackburn is £918 per month. Rents have increased by +6.2% over the past year.
- Is Blackburn an affordable place to live?
- Blackburn is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 29% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £918, while the median annual salary is £37,930 (approximately £3,161 per month before tax).
- How does Blackburn compare to London?
- The average house price in Blackburn is £227,850, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Blackburn costs around 41% of London prices, making it £323,150 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £918 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Blackburn?
- House prices in Blackburn are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £227,850 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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