Houses for sale in Burnley, Lancashire

Frequently asked questions about buying in Burnley

What is the average house price in Burnley?

The average home for sale in Burnley is priced at £180,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £159,000. This is based on the 171 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Burnley?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Burnley costs £103,000 and a 3-bedroom home £200,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £98,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £73,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £350,000.

What price range should I expect in Burnley?

Most homes in Burnley are priced between £55,000 and £504,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £90,000, and one in five £270,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Burnley?

There are 171 homes for sale in Burnley on Houses right now, plus 85 already under offer. 127 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Burnley?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in Burnley over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £145,000, 7.4% higher than the year before (£135,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 46%, 2-bedroom homes are up 12% and 3-bedroom homes are up 9%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Burnley?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 7 weeks. About 38% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 6 weeks against about 13 weeks for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Burnley?

In the year to July 2026, 848 homes sold in Burnley at a typical price of £140,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £140,000 and flats for about £85,000. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £159,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.

What rental yield can I get in Burnley?

About 7.9% gross for flats and 6.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Burnley over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Burnley?

Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes for sale in Burnley. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £95,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £325,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Burnley?

Of the areas around Burnley, Brunshaw is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £115,000, followed by Burnley Wood (£125,000) and Brierfield (£172,000). Burnley itself is £159,000.

Are homes in Burnley freehold or leasehold?

About 4 in 10 homes for sale in Burnley are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 5 new-build homes on the market too.

What are the schools like in Burnley?

There are 20 primary and 4 secondary schools in Burnley. 86% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 9 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Burnley?

Stations in Burnley include Burnley Central, Burnley Manchester Road, Burnley Barracks and Rose Grove.