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18 MORTIMER AVENUE

BLACKBURN, GREAT HARWOOD, LANCASHIRE BB6 7FG

4 beds 2 baths 1,324 sq ft Listed 7 Aug 2024 (-677d)

£270,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

123 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£260,000 Feb 2025

Price per m²

£2,195/m²

Local average

£314,208 (-14.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,683 of 33,755)

Street crime

102 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Exquisite Detached Property
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Two Bathrooms
  • Modern Fitted Dining Kitchen
  • Set Over Three Floors
  • Immaculate Rear Garden
  • Ample Off Road Parking
  • Tenure Freehold
  • Council Tax Band D
  • EPC Rating B

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FAMILY HOME

Having been presented and maintained beautifully throughout with spacious rooms, four double bedrooms and modern fixtures and fittings, this enviable four bedroom detached property is being proudly welcomed to the market in the sought after location of Great Harwood on a popular estate. With two bathrooms, fantastic garden space and off road parking, this enviable property is the perfect family home ready to move straight into! Situated conveniently close to bus routes, local schools and amenities, as well as network links to Blackburn, Clitheroe, Accrington and major motorway links. With neutral decoration, an abundance of storage space and a stylish finish, this property is truly not to be missed!

The property comprises briefly; a welcoming entrance hallway provides access through to a spacious reception room, modern kitchen/dining area, WC and staircase to the first floor. The kitchen boasts modern wall and base units, integrated appliances and leads out to the rear. The first floor comprises of doors on to two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and staircase to the second floor. The main bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room. The second floor guides you through to two additional double bedrooms. Externally, there is a laid to lawn garden with paving to the rear and driveway. To the front and side there is a garden with paving, slate chipping and bedding areas.

For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact our Hyndburn branch at your earliest convenience.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - 4.83m x 1.98m (15'10 x 6'6 ) - Composite double glazed frosted front door, central heating radiator, smoke detector, understairs storage, doors leading to WC, reception room, kitchen/dining area and stairs to first floor.

Wc - 1.63m x 0.89m (5'4 x 2'11) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, dual flush WC, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap and wood effect lino flooring.

Reception Room - 4.83m x 2.95m (15'10 x 9'8) - UPVC double glazed window, UPVC double glazed box window, central heating radiator and television point.

Kitchen/Dining Area - 4.83m x 2.95m (15'10 x 9'8) - Two UPVC double glazed windows, central heating radiator, range of high gloss wall and base units with wood effect worktops, tiled splashback, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated electric Hoover oven with four ring gas hob and extractor hood, space for fridge freezer, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, integrated Ideal boiler, wood effect lino flooring and UPVC double glazed French doors to rear.

First Floor -

Landing - 2.79m x 1.98m (9'2 x 6'6 ) - Central heating radiator, smoke detector, doors leading to two bedrooms, family bathroom and stairs to second floor.

Bedroom One - 3.43m x 2.95m (11'3 x 9'8) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, television point, fitted wardrobes and door to en suite.

En Suite - 2.95m x 1.30m (9'8 x 4'3 ) - Heated towel rail, direct feed double shower enclosed, dual flush WC, vanity top wash basin with mixer tap, tiled elevations, extractor fan and wood effect lino flooring.

Bedroom Two - 4.83m x 3.05m (15'10 x 10'0) - Two UPVC double glazed windows, central heating radiator, television point and fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom - 2.39m x 1.91m (7'10 x 6'3 ) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, dual flush WC, vanity top wash basin with mixer tap, panel bath with mixer tap and overhead direct feed shower, tiled elevations, extractor fan, integrated linen cupboard and wood effect lino flooring.





Second Floor -

Landing - 3.05m x 1.98m (10'0 x 6'6 ) - Central heating radiator, smoke detector, doors leading to two bedrooms and storage cupboard.

Bedroom Three - 4.29m x 3.53m (14'1 x 11'7) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, television point, fitted wardrobes and eave storage.

Bedroom Four - 4.06m x 3.73m (13'4 x 12'3 ) - Two UPVC double glazed windows, central heating radiator, television point and eave storage.

External -

Rear - Wraparound garden with paving and slate chippings.

Front - Laid to lawn garden with paving and off road parking.

Listed by

Accrington

Keenans Estate Agents

Reference: 151069211

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 28/03/2019

Expiry date: 27/03/2029

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

13% since 2019

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/02/2025 (1 year ago) £260,000 +13%
Sold 30/08/2019 (6 years ago) £229,995

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
8 HAYDOCK FIELDS CLOSE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FP £305,000 28/11/2025 Detached
77 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £263,000 07/02/2025 Detached
Same street 14 MORTIMER AVENUE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FG £149,950 15/03/2024 Semi-detached
63 MORTIMER AVENUE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FF £292,995 21/12/2023 Detached
Same street 38 MORTIMER AVENUE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FG £279,995 27/10/2023 Detached
2 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FS £264,995 09/06/2023 Detached
41 HARWOOD NEW ROAD, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7TD £475,000 06/06/2023 Detached
79 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £264,995 27/01/2023 Detached
93 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £242,995 06/12/2022 Detached
99 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £253,995 01/12/2022 Detached
95 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £279,995 25/11/2022 Detached
91 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £224,399 07/11/2022 Detached
Same street 8 MORTIMER AVENUE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FG £275,000 31/10/2022 Detached
46 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FS £239,995 28/10/2022 Detached
89 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £219,995 27/10/2022 Detached
83 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £279,995 07/10/2022 Detached
81 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £214,995 30/09/2022 Detached
40 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FS £249,995 30/09/2022 Detached
75 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £216,995 29/07/2022 Detached
69 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £219,995 29/07/2022 Detached
77 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £232,995 29/07/2022 Detached
73 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £212,995 28/07/2022 Detached
71 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR £274,995 13/07/2022 Detached
Same street 12 MORTIMER AVENUE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FG £165,000 28/10/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £217,486 (4 sales)

Area average: £261,516 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -11%
10y growth -5.5%

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

1y (index) 4.3%
5y (index) 33.7%
10y (index) 53.5%

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 Great Harwood, opposite Lyndon House 0.1 miles
Bus stop Great Harwood, by Lyndon House 0.1 miles
Shop Elysium 0.2 miles
Shop Laundercentre 0.3 miles
Train station Rishton 2.1 miles
Train station Huncoat 2.2 miles
Hospital The Beardwood Hospital 5.5 miles
University UClan burnley temp 5.8 miles
University UCLan Burnley Campus 5.8 miles
Hospital Community Hospital 9.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 52
Anti-social behaviour 10
Criminal damage and arson 8
Shoplifting 7
Vehicle crime 7
Public order 6
Other theft 4
Burglary 3
Drugs 2
Possession of weapons 2
Other crime 1
Total incidents 102

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 Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Primary 0.1 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 8 Nov 2023
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 13 Nov 2023
Great Harwood Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 13 Nov 2023
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Primary 1.0 miles Good — 28 Jun 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
4 Bed Terraced House, St Huberts Road, BB6 £900/mo 4 0.57 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £900/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.33%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,500
Target investor price (1%) £90,000
Gross yield 4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 25×
Monthly cashflow £-278/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -4.3%
  • 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).