Houses for sale in Blackburn, West Lothian

Frequently asked questions about buying in Blackburn

What is the average house price in Blackburn?

There are only 3 homes for sale in Blackburn itself, so these figures cover the 128 homes for sale within 3 km. The average home for sale within 3 km of Blackburn is priced at £283,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £290,000.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Blackburn costs £145,000 and a 3-bedroom home £250,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £105,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £104,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £325,000.

What price range should I expect in Blackburn?

Most homes within 3 km of Blackburn are priced between £122,000 and £438,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £200,000, and one in five £350,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Blackburn?

There are 3 homes for sale in Blackburn on Houses right now, plus 1 already under offer. Within 3 km there are 128, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 46 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Blackburn?

Yes. Homes put up for sale within 3 km of Blackburn over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £210,000, 14% higher than the year before (£184,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 4%, 3-bedroom homes are up 5% and 4-bedroom homes are up 3%.

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

Within 3 km of Blackburn, homes usually sell or come off the market within about 4 weeks. About 50% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 12 weeks. Flats go faster, in about 2 weeks against about 5 weeks for houses.

What do homes actually sell for in Blackburn?

In the year to July 2026, 326 homes sold within 3 km of Blackburn at a typical price of £158,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £290,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.

What rental yield can I get in Blackburn?

Around 7.0% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,025 a month with a typical sold price of £176,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Blackburn?

Detached houses are the most common, about half of homes for sale within 3 km of Blackburn. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £130,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £338,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Blackburn?

Of the areas around Blackburn, Glenmavis is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £245,000, followed by Bathgate (£278,000).

Are homes in Blackburn freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale within 3 km of Blackburn are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 19 new-build homes on the market too.

Which train stations are in or near Blackburn?

Blackburn has no station of its own. The nearest are Bathgate and Addiewell.