# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BB3 3PT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 102 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 122 m² | | Last sold | £170,000 Jan 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 14/09/2028 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,570 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£70) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0764-2805-7512-9398-7541) ## Description The Property Beautifully Extended Three/ Four Bedroom Semi-Detached Family Home – Darwen, Lancashire Nestled in a popular and convenient location in Darwen, this beautifully presented and extended three-bedroom semi-detached home offers the perfect blend of modern living, generous space, and stylish design throughout. Ideal for growing families or those seeking versatile living areas, this property has been thoughtfully extended and upgraded to a high standard. As you enter, you are greeted by a welcoming hallway leading to a large through lounge, filled with natural light and perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the stunning open-plan kitchen and dining space, featuring contemporary units, high-quality appliances, and ample room for family dining or social gatherings. Patio doors open out to the rear garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. The property also boasts a dedicated home office/study, ideal for remote working, and a convenient downstairs WC, also potential to turn the downstairs WC back into a shower room and create a bedroom with en-suite. To the rear, a bright conservatory provides additional living space, overlooking the private garden—perfect for year-round enjoyment. Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious double bedrooms and a well-proportioned single bedroom, all beautifully decorated with modern finishes. The family bathroom is stylish and functional, complete with a contemporary suite and tiling. One of the standout features of this home is the fabulous garden room located in the rear garden. Perfect for use as a creative studio, gym, home office, or guest suite—offering excellent flexibility to suit your lifestyle. There is also ample off-road parking to the front. ** Book online 24/7 using the brochure link ** Location Situated in a sought-after area of Darwen, Lancashire, this home is close to excellent local schools, shops, parks, and transport links, including easy access to the M65 motorway **Property ownership information** Ground rent review period: No review period Service charge review period: No review period Lease end date: 03/11/2975 Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349097) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349098) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349099) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349100) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349101) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349107) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349110) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349113) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349120) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349125) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349129) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349132) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349136) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349139) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349144) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349146) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349149) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169059377/1349153) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/169059377/1349158) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/169059377/1349161) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 102 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £170,000 | 11/01/2019 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 13 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £165,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 168 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SD | £170,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 14 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD | £230,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 1 MAPLE MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SF | £211,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 27 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £225,000 | 02/08/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 49 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £255,000 | 26/07/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £205,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 53 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £231,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 104 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £150,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 67 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SA | £176,500 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 25 ST AIDANS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BS | £207,500 | 12/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 1 BOSLEY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LF | £207,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 43 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £250,000 | 27/01/2023 | Detached | | 35 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD | £157,500 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 69 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £195,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £215,000 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX | £151,000 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 ST PETERS CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2EA | £220,000 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £233,000 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £160,000 | 21/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £160,000 | 21/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 ST AIDANS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BS | £146,000 | 08/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 36 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £196,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 47 CLOISTER DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3JX | £140,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 38 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD | £262,500 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £135,000 | 06/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR | £195,000 | 24/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 DERWENT COURT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SJ | £170,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £209,500 (8 sales) **Area average:** £187,150 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £223,128 (30 Semi-detached, BB3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +7.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Blackburn with Darwen). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £640/mo - **Realistic:** £711/mo - **Optimistic:** £782/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £88,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £71,100 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,967/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.6% - **10y growth:** 54.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Blackburn with Darwen; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.9% - **5y growth (index):** 36.2% - **10y growth (index):** 73.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)