Letting Agents in Blackburn: Compare Fees and Reviews

We list 27 letting agents covering Blackburn. 3 of them publish a full management fee: from 12% to 15.6% of monthly rent including VAT, with a median of 15.6%. Highest rated on Google: Discover Property Management, Darwen (4.9 from 383 reviews), Your Move, Darwen (4.8 from 164 reviews), Stones Young Sales & Lettings (4.7 from 349 reviews).

Blackburn is a town in Lancashire with a population of around 150,000, the administrative centre of the Blackburn with Darwen unitary authority. It is one of the most ethnically diverse towns in northern England, with a substantial South Asian community concentrated around the central wards. The town's economy is anchored by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital), Blackburn with Darwen Council, BAE Systems' operations at Salmesbury just to the west, Crown Paints (manufacturing in Darwen), and a substantial textile and manufacturing economy heritage. Blackburn railway station provides Northern Rail services to Manchester Victoria via Bolton; the M65 motorway connects east toward Burnley and Nelson. Housing stock is dominated by stone-built and brick Victorian terraces across the central wards, with 1930s semis in Wilpshire and parts of Pleasington, and ex-council and post-war stock in Mill Hill and Shadsworth.

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Compare 32 verified letting agents serving Blackburn

Average rating 4.7★ across 1,475 verified Google reviews.

Top letting agents serving Blackburn

  1. Discover Property Management, Darwen
    4.9★ (383 reviews)
  2. Property Shop - Sales & Lettings, Darwen
    4.2★ (21 reviews)
  3. Your Move, Darwen
    4.8★ (164 reviews)
  4. Stones Young Sales & Lettings
    4.7★ (349 reviews) · Management 12%
  5. Duckworths Estate Agents, Darwen
    4.7★ (122 reviews)
  6. Proctors Estate Agency, Darwen
    3.9★ (54 reviews)
  7. Hunters, Darwen
    4.5★ (273 reviews)
  8. Bridgfords, Blackburn
    4.2★ (109 reviews) · Management 15.6%
  9. Entwistle Green, Blackburn
    Management 15.6%
  10. Sharp Letting & Property Management Ltd, Accrington

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Average letting agent fees across North West

14.3%
Full management
(of monthly rent)
£429
Typical setup fee

Town-level data for Blackburn is limited, so these are North West averages (170 agents). Fees vary by agent and service level, so compare the agents below for exact quotes. See the UK letting agent fee index for national figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do letting agents charge in Blackburn?

Of the 3 letting agents covering Blackburn that publish a full management fee, charges run from 12% to 15.6% of monthly rent including VAT. The median is 15.6%. Ask each agent for a written fee schedule before you sign.

Which letting agents in Blackburn have the best Google reviews?

Among agents with 25 or more Google reviews: Discover Property Management, Darwen (4.9 from 383 reviews); Your Move, Darwen (4.8 from 164 reviews); Stones Young Sales & Lettings (4.7 from 349 reviews). Ratings are weighted by review volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviews ranks above a 5.0 from a handful.

Do landlords need a licence to let property in Blackburn?

Blackburn with Darwen Council operates active selective licensing schemes covering specific designated areas. Check the current Blackburn with Darwen Council licensing pages for exact street boundaries and fee schedule before letting.

Is there high tenant demand in Blackburn?

Blackburn rental demand is anchored by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital), Blackburn with Darwen Council, BAE Systems' aerospace operations at Salmesbury, Crown Paints (manufacturing in Darwen), and the wider textile, warehouse and manufacturing economy. The substantial South Asian community in central wards supports a settled and steady working-tenant demand base.

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