# 4 bedroom terraced house for sale (BB3 2BN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 13 SOUGH ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 2BN | | Price | £160,000 | | 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340797) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340800) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340805) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340807) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340809) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340810) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340813) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340814) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340815) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340817) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340818) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340820) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340821) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340822) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340823) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340824) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340826) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340827) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340828) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340829) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340832) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340833) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340835) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340836) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340839) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340841) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340843) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340845) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340847) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171038741/340849) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/171038741/340850) - All ## 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:** +53.2% ## 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:** 0.44% (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:** £1,481/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.7% - **10y growth:** 47.8% ## 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)