EPC C landlords Blackburn with Darwen: local data for the 2030 rule
Private renting houses 20.2% of Blackburn with Darwen households, above the North West average of 19.2%, so EPC C landlords Blackburn with Darwen should plan early. Read on for Census 2021 figures, EPC bands, local licensing and grants, plus a plain account of how the 2030 rule may touch rented homes here.
Last checked: 22 October 2026. Confirmed government policy sets EPC C by 2030, but it is not yet law. Legislation is targeted for 2027.
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Private rented homes Blackburn with Darwen: tenure in 2021
The 2021 Census counted 11,850 privately rented households among 58,767 in Blackburn with Darwen. Private landlords house 20.2% of the area, above the 19.2% North West average and below England's 20.5%. Owner-occupiers are 60.5% and social tenants 18.8%.
Blackburn with Darwen housing stock by type
Home types in Blackburn with Darwen differ from the region. It has 43.4% terraces (North West 28.1%), 29.5% semis (36.8%), 15.2% detached homes (19.0%) and 11.8% flats (15.8%).
Many Blackburn with Darwen homes are terraced. Treat solid walls with care, test for damp before insulating, and put loft and draught-proofing first.
Blackburn with Darwen homes and their heating
Heating in Blackburn with Darwen: 80.8% of households rely on mains gas alone, 4.4% on electricity alone and 1.7% have no central heating. The regional figures are 78.7%, 7.2% and 1.5%.
Gas is the norm in Blackburn with Darwen. Improve the loft, walls and draught-proofing first, then look at heating.
Blackburn with Darwen EPC bands: what the register shows
The table reflects the government EPC register as pulled on 22 October 2026, one latest certificate per Blackburn with Darwen property.
| Measure | Blackburn with Darwen |
|---|---|
| Homes with an EPC | 50,278 |
| Rated A to C | 46.1% |
| Rated D to G | 53.9% |
| Rated E, F or G | 7,762 homes |
In the 14-council North West count, Blackburn with Darwen is sixth highest on the share of homes rated D or below. The table includes owned and rented homes alike, with the most recent band for each.
The register shows 46.1% of Blackburn with Darwen homes at A to C, and 53.9% at D or lower. With 11,850 privately rented households among 58,767, the number of lets needing upgrades could be substantial, although the register does not split tenure.
Blackburn with Darwen landlord licensing
We could not confirm a selective licensing scheme in force in Blackburn with Darwen. A proposal for Hollins Bank, covering 1,266 properties, was reported as postponed in 2025. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to homes with five or more people. Check the council's licensing pages before you let.
Warm Homes Local Grant in Blackburn with Darwen
We could not confirm how landlords apply for the Warm Homes Local Grant in Blackburn with Darwen. Check the council's energy pages for the current route.
Our grants for landlords guide covers the national rules.
Cost cap and delivery for Blackburn with Darwen lets
Spending on a Blackburn with Darwen rental counts towards the £10,000 cap from 1 October 2025, which is confirmed policy. Read the cost cap guide for the detail, or the North West landlord page for the region. LAMTANS Holdings Ltd trades as Compliant Lets, and LAMTANS Engineering Ltd does the installation.
Sources
- ONS: Census 2021 tenure, accommodation type and central heating, Blackburn with Darwen, checked 22 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Get energy performance of buildings data, domestic certificates API, data pulled 22 October 2026
- Blackburn with Darwen Council: selective licensing, Hollins Bank, checked 22 October 2026
- Kamma Data: Blackburn with Darwen postpones selective licensing, 5 March 2025, checked 22 October 2026
- GOV.UK: Warm Homes Local Grant policy guidance, July 2026, checked 22 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What share of Blackburn with Darwen households rent privately?
The 2021 Census recorded 11,850 privately renting households of 58,767 in Blackburn with Darwen, or 20.2%. Numbers will have moved since.
Which Blackburn with Darwen rentals need a licence?
We could not confirm a scheme in force. A Hollins Bank proposal was reported as postponed in 2025, so check the council's licensing pages.
Where does Blackburn with Darwen rank for poorly rated homes?
The register shows 53.9% of Blackburn with Darwen rated homes at D or below, sixth highest in our 14-council comparison.
What is the commonest property type in Blackburn with Darwen?
Census 2021 has terraced homes first, on 43.4% of dwellings.