# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (BB2 4FJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 BROTHERSTON DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB2 4FJ | | Price | £379,950 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £375,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 19/10/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,199/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2200-7050-5050-1494-0021) ## Description Situated on the sought-after Brotherston Drive in Blackburn, this expansive detached residence seamlessly combines comfort with contemporary living. Constructed in 2002, the home spans an impressive 1,638 square feet, making it an ideal choice for families. Upon entry, you are welcomed by a spacious hallway that leads to two inviting reception rooms and a convenient downstairs WC. The centerpiece of the home is the beautifully extended kitchen, which features a dining area, pantry, snug, and home gym, all enhanced by bi-fold doors that open to the garden, creating an excellent space for entertaining. The first floor hosts four generously proportioned bedrooms, providing ample accommodation for family members or guests, complemented by two well-appointed bathrooms that facilitate easy morning routines while ensuring privacy. The exterior of the home is equally impressive, with a newly laid driveway that accommodates up to three vehicles, ensuring that parking is never a concern. The south-facing garden is a true highlight, offering a sun-drenched outdoor space ideal for summer barbecues, gardening, or simply enjoying the fresh air. In summary, this detached home on Brotherston Drive is a remarkable opportunity for those seeking a spacious and modern family home in Blackburn. With its thoughtful layout, ample amenities, and delightful outdoor space, it is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Do not miss the chance to make this wonderful property your own. **Entrance Hall** - Upon entering, you are welcomed by a generous hallway that provides an insight into the home's remarkable design. The entrance hall benefits from a composit front door, tasteful decoration and access to the downstairs rooms. **Lounge** - 5.94m x 3.83m (19'5" x 12'6") - This reception room boasts a double glazed window that allow for an abundance of natural light. It features a gas central heating radiator and a ceiling light fixture, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere. The carpeted flooring enhances the room's overall warmth and inviting feel. **Second Lounge / Office** - 4.01m x 3.05m (13'1" x 10'0") - The second lounge is currently being used as a Home Office. The room features a gas central heating radiator and a ceiling light fixture along with laminate flooring. **Hallway** - **Downstairs Wc** - The downstairs WC features a partially tiled design and is equipped with a vanity unit sink and WC **Kitchen / Dining Room** - 5.58 x 5.85 (18'3" x 19'2") - The kitchen is a delightful haven for culinary lovers and those who enjoy hosting gatherings. Its stunning design beautifully combines practicality with elegance. Featuring modern cabinetry, high-end appliances, and ample counter space, this area truly shines. Connected to the kitchen is a spacious dining area that flows seamlessly into a cozy family room/home gym, with bifold doors that create an inviting atmosphere for both casual meals and entertaining guests. **Home Gym / Family Room** - 5.35m x 2.69m (17'6" x 8'9") - **Pantry** - 1.76m x 1.51 (5'9" x 4'11" ) - Part of the kitchen comes this spacious pantry. Perfect for additional storage. **Garden** - Step outside to discover a spacious garden that serves as an ideal escape. This outdoor space is perfect for soaking up the sun on leisurely afternoons or enjoying activities with family and friends. The charming pergola adorned with fairy lights adds to the allure of this inviting area, complemented by a beautifully paved patio. **Stairway To First Floor** - Stairway providing access to all four bedrooms and bathrooms. **Hallway** - Spacious hallway providing access to all four bedrooms and bathrooms. **Master Bedroom** - 3.37m x 3.83m (11'0" x 12'6") - The master suite offers generous space, complete with an en-suite bathroom that showcases modern fixtures and sophisticated finishes. Natural light floods the bedroom through double-glazed windows, while the ambiance is further enhanced by gas central heating, stylish light fittings, and plush fitted carpets. **Ensuite Bathroom** - 1.69m x 2.13m (5'6" x 6'11") - This three-piece bathroom features a functional and well-organised layout, including a toilet, a sink/vanity, and separate shower. Finished to a high standard with contemporary fixtures and fittings, the space is both functional and stylish — perfect for everyday living. **Bedroom Two** - 2.91m x 2.61m (9'6" x 8'6" ) - A spacious second bedroom includes a double-glazed window , a gas central heating radiator, ceiling light fixture and grey fitted carpet. **Bedroom Three** - 1.85m x 3.14m (6'0" x 10'3") - Bedroom three includes a double-glazed window , a gas central heating radiator, ceiling light fixture and grey fitted carpet. **Bedroom Four** - 5.08m x 2.69m (16'7" x 8'9") - Bedroom four includes two double-glazed window , a gas central heating radiator, ceiling light fixture and grey fitted carpet. **Family Bathroom** - 2.24m x 2.61m (7'4" x 8'6") - A well-appointed three-piece bathroom comprising of a WC, wash basin and P Shaped bath with shower - perfect for everyday living. **External** - This beautiful home on Brotherston Drive occupies a spacious plot offering an abudance of space both inside and out. The extended driveway allows for parking up to three cars. ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/168196424/1047709) - External - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047710) - ![External](/listings/photos/168196424/1047711) - External - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/168196424/1047712) - Entrance Hall - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/168196424/1047713) - Lounge - ![Second Loung / Office](/listings/photos/168196424/1047714) - Second Loung / Office - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/168196424/1047715) - Hallway - ![Downstairs WC](/listings/photos/168196424/1047716) - Downstairs WC - ![Kitchen / Dining Room](/listings/photos/168196424/1047717) - Kitchen / Dining Room - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047718) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047719) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047720) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047721) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047722) - ![Pantry](/listings/photos/168196424/1047723) - Pantry - ![Garden](/listings/photos/168196424/1047724) - Garden - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047725) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047726) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047727) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047728) - ![Stairway to First Floor](/listings/photos/168196424/1047729) - Stairway to First Floor - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/168196424/1047730) - Hallway - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/168196424/1047731) - Master Bedroom - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047732) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047733) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047734) - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/168196424/1047735) - Bedroom Two - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047736) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047737) - ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/168196424/1047738) - Bedroom Four - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/168196424/1047739) - Family Bathroom - ![External](/listings/photos/168196424/1047740) - External - ![External](/listings/photos/168196424/1047741) - External - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047742) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/168196424/1047743) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplans](/listings/photos/168196424/1047744) - Floorplans - ![Floorplans](/listings/photos/168196424/1047745) - Floorplans ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/168196424/1047746) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 BROTHERSTON DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FJ | £375,000 | 16/02/2026 | Detached | | 5 BROTHERSTON DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FJ | £187,000 | 15/03/2013 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 33 ENGLAND AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FD | £235,000 | 22/12/2023 | Detached | | 15 DOUGLAS CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FF | £287,000 | 07/12/2023 | Detached | | 27 PARKES WAY, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FH | £240,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached | | 1 GARNER AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FY | £212,500 | 08/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 49 BROTHERSTON DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FJ | £145,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached | | 133 HEYS LANE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4NG | £245,000 | 18/08/2023 | Detached | | 5 BEAMISH AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FP | £270,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 21 DOUGLAS CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FF | £285,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 26 PARKES WAY, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FH | £265,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 22 BROTHERSTON DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FJ | £225,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached | | 19 ECKERSLEY CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FA | £400,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 1 KEELEY CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FN | £245,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | 2 WAGSTAFFE CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FS | £248,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached | | 6 ECKERSLEY CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FA | £315,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 47 BROTHERSTON DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FJ | £139,950 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 CAMPBELL CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4GR | £222,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 42 BROTHERSTON DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FJ | £140,000 | 25/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 CLAYTON WAY, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FZ | £250,000 | 07/02/2022 | Detached | | 39 HEYWORTH AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4SB | £135,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached | | 1 BAILEY CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FT | £150,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached | | 14 METCALFE CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FQ | £325,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 BROTHERSTON DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FJ | £171,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached | | 33 ENGLAND AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FD | £225,000 | 09/12/2021 | Detached | | 15 BEAMISH AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4FP | £168,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached | | 2 TIVERTON DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 4NR | £150,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £164,190 (5 sales) **Area average:** £243,625 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £330,408 (108 Detached, BB2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +15% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Blackburn with Darwen). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £640/mo - **Realistic:** £711/mo - **Optimistic:** £782/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Terraced House, Southworth Street, BB2 | £850/mo | 4 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 37.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-756/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,420/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3% - **10y growth:** 41.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Blackburn with Darwen; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.4% - **5y growth (index):** 35.9% - **10y growth (index):** 70.3% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)