For sale Terraced

13 SOUGH ROAD

DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 2BN

4 beds 1 baths 1,163 sq ft Listed 15 Jan 2026 (-153d)

£150,000

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# 4 bedroom terraced house for sale (BB3 2BN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 13 SOUGH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 2BN |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 108 m² |
| Last sold | £75,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 02/07/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £2,038/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £22,535

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£35)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8434-6223-4300-0577-9206)

## Description

. This fully refurbished four-bedroom terraced house is offered **for sale** in a sought-after part of Darwen, well placed for public transport, schools and local amenities.

The ground floor provides two separate reception rooms. The front reception features a large bay window and window seat with garden views, creating a bright and comfortable living space. A second spacious reception room with large windows offers flexibility for dining or additional family use. The modern kitchen benefits from natural light and is fitted with contemporary wall and base units, providing practical storage and worktop space.

On the upper floors, the master double bedroom enjoys generous natural light, complemented by a further double bedroom and two single bedrooms, all with good natural light. The stunning family bathroom includes a vanity sink unit and heated towel rail. The property also benefits from additional garden space, enhancing its appeal for families and first-time buyers.

Darwen town centre is within easy reach, offering supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and everyday services. Nearby schools provide options for different age groups. For outdoor recreation, residents can access local green spaces and public parks around the town and the surrounding countryside.

Public transport links are convenient, with Darwen railway station providing regular services to Blackburn in around 10 minutes and Manchester via Bolton in approximately 45–50 minutes, making this a practical location for commuters. Local bus routes serve the wider Darwen and Blackburn area, connecting residential streets with the town centre, schools and amenities.

EPC Rating: E

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 SOUGH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BN | £75,000 | 17/01/2025 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 HIGHFIELD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DD | £47,266 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 19 HOLKER STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BY | £47,266 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 9 PINE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DB | £90,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 8 ROSEHILL STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BJ | £132,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 14 PRIMROSE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DE | £140,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 29 SOUGH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BN | £85,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 26 TURNCROFT ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BW | £145,000 | 14/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 20 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR | £156,000 | 27/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 10 MELITA STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DA | £110,000 | 26/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 26 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR | £146,700 | 08/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 81 REDEARTH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2AR | £61,000 | 21/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 BRANDWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DH | £100,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 HOLKER STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BY | £97,500 | 29/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 110 REDEARTH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2AR | £130,000 | 16/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 64 RATCLIFFE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BZ | £85,000 | 13/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 105 REDEARTH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2AR | £123,000 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 HIGHFIELD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DD | £80,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 RATCLIFFE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DF | £65,000 | 15/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 1 ALPHA STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BX | £109,000 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 BRANDWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DH | £125,000 | 19/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 11 ASHTON ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DX | £85,000 | 02/05/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 29 SOUGH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BN | £86,500 | 30/03/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £85,750 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £103,737 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £104,419 (120 Terraced, BB3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +43.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Blackburn with Darwen). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £638/mo
- **Realistic:** £709/mo
- **Optimistic:** £780/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £88,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £70,900

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,389/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.7%
- **10y growth:** 45.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Blackburn with Darwen; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 64.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

108 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£75,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£1,389/m²

Local average

£104,419 (+43.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,745 of 33,755)

Street crime

172 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Fully refurbished family home
Sought after location
Two spacious light filled reception rooms
Modern fitted kitchen
Four bedrooms ideal for families
Stunning family bathroom
Excellent public transport and rail links
Close to schools, shops and amenities

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

. This fully refurbished four-bedroom terraced house is offered for sale in a sought-after part of Darwen, well placed for public transport, schools and local amenities.
The ground floor provides two separate reception rooms. The front reception features a large bay window and window seat with garden views, creating a bright and comfortable living space. A second spacious reception room with large windows offers flexibility for dining or additional family use. The modern kitchen benefits from natural light and is fitted with contemporary wall and base units, providing practical storage and worktop space.
On the upper floors, the master double bedroom enjoys generous natural light, complemented by a further double bedroom and two single bedrooms, all with good natural light. The stunning family bathroom includes a vanity sink unit and heated towel rail. The property also benefits from additional garden space, enhancing its appeal for families and first-time buyers.
Darwen town centre is within easy reach, offering supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and everyday services. Nearby schools provide options for different age groups. For outdoor recreation, residents can access local green spaces and public parks around the town and the surrounding countryside.
Public transport links are convenient, with Darwen railway station providing regular services to Blackburn in around 10 minutes and Manchester via Bolton in approximately 45–50 minutes, making this a practical location for commuters. Local bus routes serve the wider Darwen and Blackburn area, connecting residential streets with the town centre, schools and amenities.
EPC Rating: E

Listed by

Darwen

Duckworths Estate Agents

Reference: 171038741

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/07/2024

Expiry date: 02/07/2034

Current heating cost: £2,038/year

Potential heating cost: £1,025/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £22,535

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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

All

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£150,000	+100%
Sold	17/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£75,000	—

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
24 HIGHFIELD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DD	£47,266	05/01/2026	Terraced
19 HOLKER STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BY	£47,266	05/01/2026	Terraced
9 PINE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DB	£90,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
8 ROSEHILL STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BJ	£132,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
14 PRIMROSE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DE	£140,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
Same street 29 SOUGH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BN	£85,000	05/12/2025	Terraced
26 TURNCROFT ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BW	£145,000	14/11/2025	Terraced
20 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR	£156,000	27/10/2025	Terraced
10 MELITA STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DA	£110,000	26/08/2025	Terraced
26 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR	£146,700	08/08/2025	Terraced
81 REDEARTH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2AR	£61,000	21/12/2023	Terraced
19 BRANDWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DH	£100,000	15/12/2023	Terraced
10 HOLKER STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BY	£97,500	29/11/2023	Terraced
110 REDEARTH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2AR	£130,000	16/10/2023	Terraced
64 RATCLIFFE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BZ	£85,000	13/10/2023	Terraced
105 REDEARTH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2AR	£123,000	06/10/2023	Terraced
9 HIGHFIELD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DD	£80,000	29/09/2023	Terraced
20 RATCLIFFE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DF	£65,000	15/09/2023	Terraced
1 ALPHA STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BX	£109,000	18/08/2023	Terraced
24 BRANDWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DH	£125,000	19/05/2023	Terraced
11 ASHTON ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2DX	£85,000	02/05/2023	Terraced
Same street 29 SOUGH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BN	£86,500	30/03/2022	Terraced

Street average: £85,750 (2 sales)

Area average: £103,737 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.7%

10y growth 45.8%

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

1y (index) -1.3%

5y (index) 26.7%

10y (index) 64.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Blackburn with Darwen. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £638/mo

Realistic £709/mo

Optimistic £780/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blackburn with Darwen.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BB3 2BN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Darwen adj Turncroft Road	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Darwen by St Johns Street	0.0 miles
Shop	Sainsbury's	0.3 miles
Shop	McColls @ Darwen	0.4 miles
Train station	Darwen	0.5 miles
Train station	Entwistle	3.1 miles
Hospital	Unknown	3.1 miles
Hospital	Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital	3.1 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	75
Anti-social behaviour	27
Public order	14
Criminal damage and arson	13
Other theft	9
Burglary	7
Drugs	7
Shoplifting	7
Possession of weapons	6
Other crime	3
Vehicle crime	3
Robbery	1
Total incidents	172

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
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 May 2022
Turncroft Nursery School	Nursery	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 11 Dec 2014
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy	Secondary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 7 Feb 2023
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Nov 2015
Sudell Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Nov 2021

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.47%

Max investor price (0.8%) £88,625

Target investor price (1%) £70,900

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).