Blackburn vs Burnley for Property Investment
Burnley leads on gross yield at 8.2%, while Burnley has the lower entry price at £110,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Blackburn vs Burnley at a glance
| Metric | Blackburn | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Average property price | £145,000 | £110,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £906 | £752 |
| 25% deposit | £36,250 | £27,500 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £7,250 | £5,500 |
| Population | 120,000 | 90,000 |
| Region | North West | North West |
| Investor rating | Good | Good |
Blackburn
Stock is dominated by Victorian and inter-war terraces, with two- and three-bed houses making up most of what comes to market. Tenant demand is underpinned by local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 120,000. On the average £145,000 purchase, a 7.5% gross yield implies roughly £906 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Low entry costs with strong cash flow potential.
- Strong fitStandard buy-to-let
- Strong fitHMO / rent by the room
- Strong fitFirst-time landlord
Burnley
Stock is dominated by Victorian and inter-war terraces, with two- and three-bed houses making up most of what comes to market. Tenant demand is underpinned by local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 90,000. On the average £110,000 purchase, a 8.2% gross yield implies roughly £752 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. One of the UK's most affordable areas with high rental returns.
- Strong fitStandard buy-to-let
- Consider carefullyHMO / rent by the room
- Strong fitFirst-time landlord
Which is the better investment?
If monthly cash flow is your priority, Burnley is the stronger option on paper at 8.2% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Burnley needs around £27,500 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.
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