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104 PRIORY DRIVE

DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT

3 beds 1 baths 92 m² Listed 30 Aug 2022 (-1420d)

£149,950

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

92 m²

Last sold

£150,000 Jul 2023

Local average

£223,128 (-32.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,745 of 33,755)

Street crime

194 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • 3 BEDROOMS
  • FITTED KITCHEN
  • FAMILY LOUNGE
  • DINING ROOM
  • CONSERVATORY
  • GAS CENTRAL HEATING
  • GARAGE CONVERSION
  • SPACIOUS GARDEN
  • PRIME LOCATION
  • SOME GREAT SCHOOLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY

Additional details

Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

** ** Ainsworth Lord Estates Ltd. Is pleased to offer for sale this 3 bedroomed, semi detached house. Situated on the south side of Darwen, off Pole Lane and close to the countryside - not far from Hoddlesden Village.

This property is in a very much sought after residential area and benefits from stunning views of Darwen Tower and beautiful surrounding countryside.

Ideal spacious family home.

As you approach the property and go up the drive, which has parking for 2 cars, the front door entrance is on the side of the house, just before you reach the garage conversion.

Through the front door there is the hallway.

On the ground floor, as you come through the front door, .

The large main lounge is the next room you come to. This room, as you can see from the pictures and the measurements below, is well above average size and has a great feeling of space.

The views from the lounge and both front bedrooms are stunning, one of the reasons why properties along this short stretch are snapped up very quickly (if and when they come up for sale - which isn't very often!).

The spacious dining room is at the back of the house and is also accessed from the lounge. It has ample room for a family dining table, open plan to the Conservatory

As you might expect, the kitchen consists of fitted units along the walls and under the worktop. There's plumbing for a washing machine and ample space for other modern appliances.

From the Conservatory you can enter the back patio and garden. The garden extends a fair distance.

The Garage has been converted into a room.

At the top of the landing there is a good-sized storage cupboard, which would have been the old airing cupboard at one time.

The master bedroom is on the right at the front of the property. This room makes a double bed look small!
It's extremely spacious and would very easily be able to accommodate an en-suite, without compromising much space - should the new owners wish to install one.

Across the landing is another double bedroom. The view from this room overlooks the back garden.

This property is in need of work to bring it up to date.


ALL VIEWINGS ARE TO BE ARRANGED THROUGH AINSWORTH LORD ESTATES AND ARE STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
ALSO, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE HAVE NOT TESTED ANY APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, FITTINGS OR SERVICES AND SO CANNOT VERIFY IF THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER OR FIT FOR THEIR PURPOSE.

NOTE TO BUYERS....

If you need to sell your property to make this purchase then speak to us. We would be happy to discuss the various options you have. We could start with a Free Market Appraisal/Valuation.

We have dozens of Cash Rich Buyers looking for properties like this to acquire..... who knows perhaps we could get them to make an offer on yours? Give us a call and let's see how we can get you moving.

Or, perhaps you don't really need to sell the house you're in? Have you considered this? You'd be surprised at the options available to you.

NOTE TO INVESTORS:
If you are looking for more properties like this we strongly recommend you register with us as soon as possible.
We get loads of properties like this and they do tend to get snapped up pretty quick, usually by investors that have already registered with us.

Registered Investors also receive a 'Trade Discount' our Selling, Letting & Management Fees. So once you have completed your refurb we will sell or rent your property for you on preferential terms, increasing your profits further!

Registering with us is easy:
The best way is to call in and meet our team, so we can learn what it is you are really looking for, and what your plans are.... all investors' requirements are different - we get that.

Once we know this, we can then send you the details of properties that match your needs as soon as we are instructed - so you will be first to find out about them.

We are also happy to advise and offer a second opinion to our registered Investors who are looking to buy properties from other agents - with no strings attached. Buying right is important.

We recommend Landlords and Investors check out the DarwenPropertyBlog there are lots of good deals on there from us and other local agents.

FREE - MORTGAGE ADVICE:

For Re-Mortgages, Buy-To-Let Mortgages, and other Residential Mortgages. (Even for people with a poor credit rating).

NEVER PAY FOR MORTGAGE ADVICE. THERE IS NO NEED TO.
Our Mortgage Advisors - London & Country are one of the largest mortgage brokers in the UK, and have access to more lenders than other local mortgage providers, giving you more choice and potentially saving you thousands of pounds.
PLUS...
Our clients receive a FREE INSURANCE VOUCHER to cover your survey and legal fees in the event your purchase falls through.
We are not aware of any other agent offering this extra bonus.

Contact us to arrange a call from our mortgage brokers - at a time to suit you, including evenings and weekends.

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Ainsworth Lord Estates

Reference: 126539495

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Risk: Low

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Price history

200% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/07/2023 (3 years ago) £150,000 +200.3%
Sold 05/05/2000 (26 years ago) £49,950

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 13 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT £165,000 09/01/2026 Detached
168 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SD £170,000 15/12/2025 Semi-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
14 TOWER VIEW, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GZ £199,950 11/12/2023 Semi-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
25 MARSHAM GROVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3JN £160,000 19/05/2023 Semi-detached
67 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SA £176,500 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
25 ST AIDANS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BS £207,500 12/04/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 43 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT £250,000 27/01/2023 Detached
22 TOWER VIEW, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GZ £250,000 31/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 69 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT £195,000 05/08/2022 Semi-detached
13 ST PETERS CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2EA £220,000 23/06/2022 Semi-detached
20 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY £233,000 23/06/2022 Semi-detached
25 ST AIDANS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BS £146,000 08/06/2022 Semi-detached
36 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY £196,000 06/05/2022 Semi-detached
47 CLOISTER DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3JX £140,000 22/04/2022 Semi-detached
30 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY £135,000 06/04/2022 Semi-detached
4 SUDELL CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3JG £153,000 18/02/2022 Semi-detached
21 LISBON DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3JW £110,000 04/02/2022 Semi-detached
3 DERWENT COURT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SJ £170,000 07/01/2022 Semi-detached
44 CLOISTER DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3JX £125,000 17/12/2021 Semi-detached
7 ABBEY PLACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RH £105,000 16/12/2021 Semi-detached
55 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SA £147,500 13/12/2021 Semi-detached
11 CLOISTER DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3JX £150,000 10/09/2021 Semi-detached
48 LISBON DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3JW £82,250 13/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £218,000 (7 sales)

Area average: £163,835 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.3%
10y growth 54.7%

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

1y (index) 4.9%
5y (index) 36.2%
10y (index) 73.6%

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 Darwen by Priory Drive 0.0 miles
Train station Darwen 0.5 miles
Shop Slice Hairdressers 0.6 miles
Shop McColls @ Darwen 0.6 miles
Train station Entwistle 3.1 miles
Hospital The Beardwood Hospital 4.9 miles
Hospital Bolton Hospice 7.8 miles
University University of Greater Manchester 8.4 miles
University University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence 8.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 92
Anti-social behaviour 32
Criminal damage and arson 10
Vehicle crime 10
Burglary 9
Public order 9
Other theft 8
Shoplifting 8
Other crime 6
Drugs 5
Robbery 3
Bicycle theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 194

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
Sudell Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 22 Nov 2021
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
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 7 Feb 2023
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Inadequate — 1 May 2023

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 0.24 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Highfield Road, BB3 £695/mo 3 0.26 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Turncroft Road, BB3 £800/mo 3 0.31 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 0.48 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Victoria St, BB3 £825/mo 3 0.52 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Poppy Drive, BB3 £1,050/mo 3 0.54 miles OpenRent
Poppy Drive, Darwen £1,050/mo 3 0.54 miles Rightmove
3 Bed Terraced House, Newton Street, BB3 £800/mo 3 0.58 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £827/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.53%
Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000
Target investor price (1%) £80,000
Gross yield 6.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.6×
Monthly cashflow £104/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2.9%
  • 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).