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35 PRIORY DRIVE

DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT

3 beds Listed 3 Jun 2011 (-5526d)

£169,950

Reduced on 24 Jun 2011

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Property details

Last sold

£169,950 Oct 2011

Local average

£288,597 (-41.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,745 of 33,755)

Street crime

187 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Attractive and Spacious Longe
  • 2 Double Bedrooms
  • Dining Room/3rd Bedroom
  • 3-piece Bathroom and Shower
  • GCH, UPVC double/glazing & Cavity Wall Insulation
  • Mature Garden to Front and Rear
  • Garage and Driveway to the Side

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

In our opinion an immaculately presented detached true bungalow. Situated in this sought after residential location of Priory. Ready to walk into accommodation briefly comprises, entrance hall, attractive and spacious lounge with good outlooks, dining room/third bedroom, a conservatory, immaculate fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, three-piece bathroom with shower. Outside there are mature gardens to the front and rear, the latter is enclosed and has patio areas, to the side is a driveway to a garage. Benefits include gas central heating, UPVC double-glazing and cavity wall insulation. Viewing highly recommended to fully appreciate.
LocationFrom Darwen town centre leave on Bolton Road, turn left into Hardman Way and continue into Sudell Road. Bear right into Marsh House Lane, right into Priory Drive and the property is on the left-hand side.
TenureWe are advised by the Vendor that the property is Leasehold. Any prospective purchasers should seek clarification from their solicitor.
Entrance HallPVC front door with double-glazed unit, radiator, partial tiled floor, partial carpeted floor, meter cupboards, built in storage cupboard, loft access fully boarded with power and houses gas fired central heating boiler unit
Dining Room/Bedroom 311'9 x 7'9 (3.58m x 2.36m)
PVC double-glazed window, radiator, television point
Double Doors Through To Lounge19' x 11'2 (5.79m x 3.40m)
PVC double-glazed window (open aspects), feature fireplace with marble inset and hearth, gas fire, two radiators, PVC double-glazed window to side
Fully Fitted Kitchen9'8 x 8'3 (2.95m x 2.51m)
Wall and floor units including drawers, concealed lighting, single drainer sink unit, gas point for cooker, stainless steel and glass extractor hood, tiled splash-backs, plumbed for dishwasher, plumbed for automatic washing machine, radiator, PVC door with double-glazed unit (to outside
Bedroom 115'6 x 8'9 (4.72m x 2.67m)
Built in wardrobes including drawers and cupboards over the bed area, television point, PVC double-glazed patio doors through to;
Conservatory9'5 x 7'8 (2.87m x 2.34m)
PVC roof, PVC double-glazed windows, PVC door with double-glazed unit, tiled floor, electric wall heater, television point
Bedroom 210'10 x 8'4 (3.30m x 2.54m)
PVC double-glazed window, radiator, PVC door with double-glazed unit (to rear garden), television point
Three-Piece Bathroom With White Suite'P' shaped panelled bath with shower and screen over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, extractor, fully tiled elevations, tiled floor
OutsideGardens to the front side and rear, the latter is enclosed, mostly lawned with mature shrubs, greenhouse, store shed, greenery to the front
Attached Single GarageUp and over door, security light, water and power
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Listed by

Darwen

Proctors Estate Agency

Reference: 30264157

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5992095

Property Details

Street: 35 Priory Drive

Town: DARWEN

Postcode: BB3 3PT

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/09/2008

Work Completed: 30/08/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

130% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Sold 28/10/2011 (14 years ago) £169,950 +129.7%
Sold 11/08/2000 (25 years ago) £74,000

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
43 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX £197,000 27/11/2023 Detached
3 SPIRE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RQ £265,000 27/11/2023 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
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: £209,500 (8 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, Marsh House Lane, BB3 £595/mo 3 0.33 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Redearth Road, BB3 £825/mo 3 0.43 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Atlas Road, BB3 £800/mo 3 0.59 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £740/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.47%
Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000
Target investor price (1%) £80,000
Gross yield 5.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.7×
Monthly cashflow £26/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.6%
  • 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).