BB6 Blackburn has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.3% for property prices alongside rental growth of 4.7%, with population increasing 1.9% over the same period. The trajectory score of 48.8 places the district at the 41st percentile nationally, indicating average performance relative to other postcodes. Currently classified in the latent gentrification stage, the area demonstrates modest divergence between capital appreciation and rental returns. These metrics suggest a market characterised by steady rental demand relative to price growth, though overall momentum remains moderate compared to national benchmarks.
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- 1Property prices up 1.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.9% per year
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What's changing in Blackburn · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.9 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
Blackburn (BB6) common questions
Is Blackburn up and coming?
Blackburn (BB6) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 52% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 5.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Blackburn safe?
Blackburn has a safety score of 58/100 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 (BB6) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Blackburn?
The median monthly rent in Blackburn (BB6) is £788 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Blackburn?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Manchester (M28), Manchester (M41), Accrington (BB5), Blackburn (BB1), Manchester (M26). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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