Sold STC Semi-detached

156 WHALLEY ROAD

BLACKBURN, LANGHO, LANCASHIRE BB6 8AA

4 beds 2 baths 1,098 sq ft Listed 28 Mar 2025 (-442d)

£320,000

Reduced on 28 May 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

102 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£313,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£3,137/m²

Local average

£256,824 (+24.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,391 of 33,755)

Street crime

17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Impressive Semi Detached Property
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Two Bathrooms
  • Modern Fitted Kitchen
  • Presented to Highest Standard Throughout
  • Externsive Rear Garden
  • Off Road Parking and Garage
  • Tenure Leasehold
  • Council Tax Band C
  • EPC Rating D

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A SUBSTANTIAL AND BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME

Nestled on Whalley Road in the charming village of Langho, this substantial semi-detached family home, built in 1935, offers a delightful blend of character and modern living. Spanning an impressive 1,453 square feet, the property boasts four well-proportioned bedrooms, making it an ideal choice for families seeking space and comfort.

Upon entering, you are greeted by two open-plan reception rooms that create a seamless flow, perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. These inviting spaces lead to a conservatory that overlooks the beautifully maintained rear garden, providing a tranquil spot to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.

The property features two bathrooms, ensuring convenience for the whole family. The interiors are neutrally finished throughout, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that allows for personal touches and easy decoration.

For those with vehicles, ample off-road parking is available, accommodating numerous cars with ease. Additionally, the location offers easy access to major commuter routes along the A59, making it a practical choice for those travelling to Clitheroe, Blackburn, and Preston.

This home is not just a property; it is a sanctuary for family life, combining spacious living areas with a peaceful setting. Whether you are looking to settle down or invest, this semi-detached house on Whalley Road is a wonderful opportunity not to be missed.

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Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - 4.50m x 1.80m (14'9 x 5'11) - UPVC double glazed frosted front door and window, central heating radiator, coving, smoke detector, door to reception room two and stairs to first floor.

Reception Room Two - 3.30m x 3.00m (10'10 x 9'10) - Central heating radiator, coving, open to reception room one and UPVC double glazed French doors to conservatory.

Reception Room One - 3.76m x 3.33m (12'4 x 10'11) - UPVC double glazed bow window, central heating radiator, living flame gas fire with marble surround, two feature wall lights and television point.

Conservatory - 5.28m x 2.51m (17'4 x 8'3 ) - UPVC double glazed windows, pitched double glazed roof and UPVC double glazed door to rear.

Kitchen - 4.32m x 3.58m (14'2 x 11'9) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, range of wall and base units with laminate work surfaces, integrated high rise oven and grill, four ring electric hob and extractor hood, tiled splashback, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated fridge freezer, integrated high rise microwave, integrated dishwasher, spotlights, tiled effect flooring, door to utility and UPVC double glazed door to rear.

Utility - 3.02m x 1.73m (9'11 x 5'8) - Two UPVC double glazed frosted windows, central heating radiator, laminate work surfaces, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer, wall mounted boiler, tiled effect flooring, doors leading to WC and garage.

Wc - 1.24m x 0.74m (4'1 x 2'5 ) - Central heating radiator, low basin WC, wall mounted wash basin with mixer tap, extractor fan and tiled effect flooring.

Garage - 4.83m x 3.02m (15'10 x 9'11 ) - Power, lighting and up and over garage door.

First Floor -

Landing - Coving, loft access, doors leading to four bedrooms and family bathroom.

Bedroom One - 4.60m x 2.97m (15'1 x 9'9) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, fitted wardrobes and door to en suite.

En Suite - 3.00m x 1.73m (9'10 x 5'8) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heated towel rail, low basin WC, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, bidet, direct feed shower, partially tiled elevations, spotlights, storage and wood effect flooring.

Bedroom Two - 3.84m x 3.07m (12'7 x 10'1 ) - UPVC double glazed box window and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.02m x 3.02m (9'11 x 9'11) - UPVC double glazed window and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Four - 2.21m x 2.13m (7'3 x 7'0) - UPVC double glazed window and central heating radiator.

External -

Rear - Enclosed garden with laid to lawn, paving and greenhouse.

Front - Laid to lawn garden, tarmac driveway and access to garage.

Listed by

Clitheroe

Keenans Estate Agents

Reference: 159958415

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 29/03/2025

Expiry date: 28/03/2035

Current heating cost: £1,189/year

Potential heating cost: £941/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/09/2025 (8 months ago) £313,000

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
Same street 192 WHALLEY ROAD, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB6 8AA £285,000 24/03/2023 Detached
2 RIBBLESDALE VIEW, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB6 8BZ £300,000 20/12/2022 Semi-detached
19 NORTHCOTE PARK, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB6 8FB £201,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
21 NORTHCOTE PARK, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB6 8FB £201,000 20/10/2022 Semi-detached
25 NORTHCOTE PARK, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB6 8FB £201,000 17/10/2022 Semi-detached
23 NORTHCOTE PARK, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB6 8FB £201,000 17/10/2022 Semi-detached
128A WHALLEY ROAD, LANGHO, BLACKBURN, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB6 8DD £235,000 18/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £285,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £223,167 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 61.2%
10y growth 57.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Ribble Valley. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.7%
5y (index) 21.5%
10y (index) 39.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Ribble Valley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £725/mo
Realistic £806/mo
Optimistic £887/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Ribble Valley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Northcote Road 0.0 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.0 miles
Shop Sculpture 0.2 miles
Train station Langho 0.2 miles
Shop Petre Garage 0.2 miles
Train station Whalley 1.8 miles
Hospital The Mount. Lancashire Care NHS 4.5 miles
Hospital The Beardwood Hospital 4.5 miles
University UClan burnley temp 8.0 miles
University UCLan Burnley Campus 8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 5
Criminal damage and arson 3
Other crime 3
Vehicle crime 3
Anti-social behaviour 1
Other theft 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 17

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho Primary 0.4 miles Good — 19 Jan 2016
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary 1.0 miles Good — 21 Jan 2024
Whalley Church of England Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 5 Dec 2016
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Good — 8 Nov 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.25%
Max investor price (0.8%) £100,750
Target investor price (1%) £80,600
  • 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).