Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BB1 postcode area, covering Blackburn and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£122,992
Median price
£88,000
5-year trend
+105.2%
Total sales
26,924
The BB1 area has 1,102 individual postcodes with 26,924 registered sales. Prices are +69.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Blackburn. The five-year price movement is +105.2%.
An East Lancashire mill town with a regenerating cathedral quarter, affordable terraced housing and good rail links to Manchester and Preston.
🚆 Main station
Blackburn
⏱️ London commute
~155 min by train
BB1 averages £122,992, placing it in the affordable category, +69.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 26,924 recorded sales across 1,102 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BB1 is +105.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BB1 4LP
£46,065 avg · 188 sales
BB1 8QQ
£103,798 avg · 137 sales
BB1 4NZ
£53,842 avg · 132 sales
BB1 4PD
£47,862 avg · 129 sales
BB1 9SX
£85,572 avg · 127 sales
BB1 9DB
£87,202 avg · 122 sales
BB1 5TS
£61,618 avg · 118 sales
BB1 4NL
£55,938 avg · 115 sales
BB1 4NP
£52,564 avg · 109 sales
This BB1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BB1 postcode area is £122,992, based on 26,924 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Blackburn.
Properties in BB1 average £122,992, which is +69.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£88,000) is 28.5% below the average (£122,992), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in BB1 have moved +105.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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