Observatory Road

    Ranked 285th of 588 streets in BB2 by average price

    Observatory Road is a residential street in BB2, BLACKBURN, with 29 properties recorded in the Land Registry. The 3-year average sale price is £168,286, based on 7 transactions. Properties are predominantly semi-detached houses. The street has 3 freehold and 26 leasehold properties. The street ranks 285th of 588 streets in BB2 by average price.

    3Y Avg Price

    £168,286

    7 sales

    Properties

    29

    3 freehold · 26 leasehold

    Sales / Year

    2.6

    5-year average

    Avg £/sq ft

    £200

    £2,151/m²

    Rank in BB2

    285th

    of 588 streets

    Last Sale

    £185,000

    Sept 2025

    Street Rankings — BB2

    Streets ranked by 3-year average sale price. Showing positions 281290 of 588.

    #Street3Y Avg
    281Heys Lane£169,920
    282Parklands Way£169,714
    283Rewe Close£168,500
    284Old Bank Lane£168,325
    285Observatory Road£168,286
    286Cravens Avenue£168,250
    287Royal Walk£167,500
    288Tiverton Drive£167,188
    289Pinewood£166,500
    290Palatine Road£165,000

    Property Mix

    Type

    Terraced2 (7%)
    Semi-Detached26 (90%)
    Detached1 (3%)

    Tenure

    Freehold3 (10%)
    Leasehold26 (90%)

    EPC Ratings

    29 of 29 properties have an EPC record

    A
    0 (0%)
    B
    0 (0%)
    C
    2 (7%)
    D
    24 (83%)
    E
    2 (7%)
    F
    1 (3%)
    G
    0 (0%)

    Avg floor area: 797 sq ft (74 m²)

    District Context — BB2

    BB2 covers parts of East Lancashire, including areas around Blackburn and surrounding neighbourhoods. It is a working-class district with a diverse population, affordable housing, and a strong community focus.

    Average Property Price - BB2

    £194,604

    11

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - BB2

    £30,753

    10

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BB2

    4.4%

    87

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BB

    4.0%

    57

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

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