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29 PRIORY DRIVE

DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT

3 beds 1 baths 96 m² Listed 24 Apr 2023 (-1183d)

£210,000

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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

Located in Darwen, this stunning three-bedroom detached bungalow boasts a charming garden-fronted facade with a long driveway leading up to the entrance and beyond. Situated in a peaceful neighbourhood, the property enjoys spectacular views over the Peel Tower.

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.

Please see the virtual video tour and book a viewing online.
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 3

EPC Graphs

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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
39 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG £165,000 28/10/2021 Detached
12 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG £267,000 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).

5y growth -1.9%
10y growth 81.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Blackburn with Darwen. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.4%
5y (index) 35.9%
10y (index) 70.3%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: TAPESTART LIMITED (02487884)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Blackburn with Darwen. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £640/mo
Realistic £711/mo
Optimistic £782/mo

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 Terraced House, Turncroft Road, BB3 £800/mo 3 0.24 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Highfield Road, BB3 £695/mo 3 0.32 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Marsh House Lane, BB3 £595/mo 3 0.34 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Poppy Drive, BB3 £1,050/mo 3 0.39 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Redearth Road, BB3 £825/mo 3 0.44 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Victoria St, BB3 £825/mo 3 0.57 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Atlas Road, BB3 £800/mo 3 0.59 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Newton Street, BB3 £800/mo 3 0.7 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £799/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000
Target investor price (1%) £80,000
Gross yield 4.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 21.9×
Monthly cashflow £-132/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.6%
  • 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).