29 PRIORY DRIVE
DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
96 m²
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£205,000 Nov 2023
Price per m²
£2,188/m²
Local average
£288,597 (-27.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (5,745 of 33,755)
Street crime
187 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- detached family home
- three bedrooms
- gardens front and rear
- spectacular views
- spacious living room
- separate dining room
- kitchen with fitted units
- downstairs wet room
- set over two levels
- desirable location
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The interior of the bungalow is arranged over two floors, with a spacious bedroom located on the ground floor, and two further bedrooms situated on the upper level. The ground floor also features a bathroom, a kitchen, a comfortable living room flooding with natural light and spectacular views, and a delightful dining room overlooking the generous rear garden. The bungalow has been recently updated with new plaster to most rooms, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere.
The expansive garden is a true highlight of the property, offering a peaceful retreat for relaxing and entertaining guests. The garden also features a single detached garage and provides ample space for storage and parking.
This area is well-known for its picturesque surroundings, with numerous walking trails and parks located nearby. There are also plenty of shops and local amenities within easy reach, making it an ideal location for families and professionals alike. The area is also home to several excellent schools, providing a high-quality education for children of all ages.
Overall, this three-bedroom detached bungalow is a rare find, offering a combination of comfort, style, and functionality. With its desirable location and expansive garden, it is an ideal property for anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in a vibrant and thriving community. The property is in need of a new kitchen and bathroom, yet has so much potential.
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Tenure: Leasehold
Council Tax: D
Lease Remaining: 943
Current ground rent: £0.00
Ground rent review period: every 0
Annual ground rent increase: 0%
Listed by
Nationwide
Strike
Reference: 134049173
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 13/09/2016
Expiry date: 12/09/2026
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (2,700)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (40)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (400)
- Upgrade heating controls (450)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
- Wind turbine (25,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/11/2023 (2 years ago) | £205,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 CHANCEL PLACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RJ | £270,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| Same street 13 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £165,000 | 09/01/2026 | 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 |
| 6 SAWLEY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3QY | £287,500 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| 3 SPIRE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RQ | £265,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached |
| 43 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX | £197,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 53 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £231,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 54 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG | £263,500 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 104 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £150,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 57 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £270,000 | 08/06/2023 | Detached |
| 7 SPIRE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RQ | £275,000 | 27/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 43 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £250,000 | 27/01/2023 | Detached |
| 38 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG | £225,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 21 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £305,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| 3 JUBILEE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SH | £287,500 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 46 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX | £250,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 51 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD | £265,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 42 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG | £289,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 69 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £195,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £225,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 38 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £337,500 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 10 JUBILEE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SH | £265,000 | 14/02/2022 | Detached |
| 174 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SD | £130,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached |
| 12 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG | £267,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached |
| 39 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG | £165,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached |
| 2 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR | £230,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £210,143 (7 sales)
Area average: £253,450 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Blackburn with Darwen. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Company ownership
Registered legal owner is a company.
Company: TAPESTART LIMITED (02487884)
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Blackburn with Darwen. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blackburn with Darwen.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Sough by Vicarage Drive | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Darwen by Rectory Close | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | McColls @ Darwen | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Slice Hairdressers | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Darwen | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Entwistle | 2.9 miles |
| Hospital | The Beardwood Hospital | 5.0 miles |
| Hospital | Bolton Hospice | 7.7 miles |
| University | University of Greater Manchester | 8.2 miles |
| University | University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence | 8.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 187 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 8 May 2022 |
| Turncroft Nursery School | Nursery | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 11 Dec 2014 |
| Sudell Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 22 Nov 2021 |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement — 7 Feb 2023 |
| Holy Trinity VC School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 8 Dec 2019 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Atlas Road, BB3 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £800/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).