DarwenBB3
Blackburn with Darwen · North West
BB3 Darwen has experienced rental growth of 6.4% compound annually over five years, outpacing capital appreciation at 4.7% CAGR. The area scores 57.3/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally and classified as pre-cursor stage gentrification. Population growth remains modest at 1.1% over the same period. The rental yield differential suggests investor interest in the buy-to-let market, though capital gains have been constrained relative to rental income. These metrics indicate a market where rental returns currently provide more significant returns than property price appreciation, typical of areas in early-stage regeneration phases.
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- 1Property prices up 4.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Darwen · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
Darwen (BB3) common questions
Is Darwen up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Darwen (BB3) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 16% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Darwen safe?
Darwen has a safety score of 70/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Darwen?
The average property price in Darwen (BB3) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Darwen?
The median monthly rent in Darwen (BB3) is £698 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Darwen?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Manchester (M46), Blackburn (BB1), Blackburn (BB2), Manchester (M29), Accrington (BB5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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