Sold STC End of terrace

68 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE

ACCRINGTON, CLAYTON LE MOORS, LANCASHIRE BB5 5RH

4 beds 1 baths 1,012 sq ft Listed 30 Sep 2024 (-621d)

£165,000

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Front External Living Room Garden Living Room Living Room Living Room Kitchen Dining Room Kitchen Dining Room Kitchen Dining Room Extractor Fan Hall Main Bedroom Bedroom Two Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Shower Room Shower Room Shower Head Shower Room Garden Front External

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

94 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£165,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£1,755/m²

Local average

£113,250 (+45.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,490 of 33,755)

Street crime

105 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • END OF TERRACED PROPERTY
  • FOUR BEDROOMS
  • MODERN FAMILY BATHROOM & KITCHEN
  • GARDENS TO THE FRONT & REAR
  • IMMACULATE DECORATION THROUGHOUT
  • CLOSE TO WELL REGARDED SCHOOLS
  • EASY ACCESS TO RIBBLE VALLEY
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND A
  • FREEHOLD
  • EPC RATING C

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

A beautifully presented four bedroom end of terraced property welcomed to the market. Boasting a fastidiously maintained internal decor, gardens and modern kitchen, the property is perfect for buyers looking to upsize. (EPC-C)

A superb four bedroom end of terraced property welcomed to market. Boasting an impressive internal footprint with an abundance of outside garden space, the property is perfect for both first time buyers & buyers looking to upsize.

Situated in a popular residential area in Clayton Le Moors, the property is a short drive to the Ribble Valley, is close to local amenities and is next to well-regarded Primary Schools.

The ground floor has a welcoming entrance hall with wood effect laminate flooring, neutral decoration and a downstairs wc. There is a utility area with gas & electric meters.

The living room has grey fitted carpets, two light fittings and neutral decoration. There is a modern kitchen dining room with grey laminate flooring, neutral decoration and central light fitting. There is a ceramic hob, eye level oven/grill and integrated fridge/freezer. There is access to the rear garden via a upvc door.

The first floor has a spacious main bedroom with neutral decor and fitted carpets. Bedroom two has spot lighting, fitted carpets and neutral decoration. Bedroom three has built in wardrobes, fitted carpets and a central light fitting. Bedroom four has fitted carpets and is neutrally decorated. The first floor is complete with a modern shower room with walk in shower, spot lighting and tiled flooring.

Externally the property has laid to lawn gardens to the front with a large rear garden with paved seating area.

All interested parties should contact Mortimers Estate Agents in Accrington.



All mains services are available.

Listed by

Accrington

The Northern Estate Agencies Group

Reference: 153191600

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/10/2024

Expiry date: 10/10/2034

Current heating cost: £1,002/year

Potential heating cost: £751/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,500

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • 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

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10208752

Property Details

Street: 68 Devonshire Drive

Town: Clayton le Moors

Postcode: BB5 5RH

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/04/2014

Work Completed: 21/03/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2771575

Property Details

Street: 68 Devonshire Drive

Town: Clayton le Moors

Postcode: BB5 5RH

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 07/06/2005

Work Completed: 02/05/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14617232

Property Details

Street: 68 Devonshire Drive

Town: Clayton le Moors

Postcode: BB5 5RH

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 30/05/2021

Work Completed: 27/04/2021

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

126% since 2012

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/03/2025 (1 year ago) £165,000 +126%
Sold 11/05/2012 (14 years ago) £73,000

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
373 WHALLEY ROAD, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QZ £102,500 06/01/2026 Terraced
1 SCOTT STREET, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QQ £107,000 18/12/2025 Terraced
432 WHALLEY ROAD, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QX £124,950 01/12/2025 Terraced
6 MILTON STREET, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QE £68,000 11/11/2025 Terraced
2 LANCASTER DRIVE, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5RD £115,000 03/07/2025 Terraced
42 VICTOR STREET, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5PD £74,000 20/12/2023 Terraced
78 SPRING MEADOWS, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5XA £170,000 01/12/2023 Terraced
22 DRYDEN STREET, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QF £95,000 10/11/2023 Terraced
33 CLAYTON WAY, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5WT £137,000 20/10/2023 Terraced
48 BARNES STREET, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5PF £65,000 18/09/2023 Terraced
43 ARTHUR STREET, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5NY £75,000 11/08/2023 Terraced
372 WHALLEY ROAD, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QX £105,000 27/07/2023 Terraced
333 WHALLEY ROAD, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QZ £118,000 16/06/2023 Terraced
Same street 22 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5RH £78,000 12/06/2023 Terraced
32 BARNES STREET, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5PF £80,000 15/05/2023 Terraced
3 CORN MILL MEWS, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5LB £166,500 26/04/2023 Terraced
58 SPARTH AVENUE, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QH £132,000 30/03/2023 Terraced
320 WHALLEY ROAD, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QX £126,500 24/03/2023 Terraced
394 WHALLEY ROAD, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QX £138,000 02/12/2022 Terraced
5 QUEEN STREET, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5QL £53,000 29/11/2022 Terraced
27 CLAYTON WAY, CLAYTON LE MOORS, ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB5 5WT £175,000 11/11/2022 Terraced

Street average: £78,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £111,373 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.4%
10y growth 49.3%

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

1y (index) 5.2%
5y (index) 37%
10y (index) 60.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £575/mo
Realistic £639/mo
Optimistic £703/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Hyndburn.

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 Clayton-le-Moors, by Devonshire Drive 0.1 miles
Bus stop Clayton-le-Moors, opposite Devonshire Drive 0.1 miles
Shop Normans 0.1 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.2 miles
Train station Huncoat 1.4 miles
Train station Accrington 1.7 miles
University UCLan Burnley Campus 5.4 miles
University UClan burnley temp 5.4 miles
Hospital The Beardwood Hospital 5.6 miles
Hospital Community Hospital 10.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 43
Anti-social behaviour 14
Vehicle crime 14
Criminal damage and arson 6
Public order 6
Shoplifting 6
Burglary 5
Drugs 3
Other crime 3
Other theft 2
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 105

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, Clayton-le-Moors Primary 0.1 miles Good — 16 May 2023
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 1 Dec 2022
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 18 Dec 2019
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Secondary 1.1 miles Good — 12 Jan 2017
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Primary 1.1 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.39%
Max investor price (0.8%) £79,875
Target investor price (1%) £63,900
  • 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).