# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (BB6 7FG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 MORTIMER AVENUE, BLACKBURN, GREAT HARWOOD, LANCASHIRE BB6 7FG | | Price | £270,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Floor area | 123 m² | | Last sold | £260,000 Feb 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 27/03/2029 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8400-6686-1339-6427-6713) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![21.jpg](/listings/photos/151069211/558028) - 21.jpg - ![3.jpg](/listings/photos/151069211/558029) - 3.jpg - ![1.jpg](/listings/photos/151069211/558030) - 1.jpg - ![5.jpg](/listings/photos/151069211/558031) - 5.jpg - ![2.jpg](/listings/photos/151069211/558032) - 2.jpg - ![4.jpg](/listings/photos/151069211/558033) - 4.jpg - ![6.jpg](/listings/photos/151069211/558034) - 6.jpg - ![7.jpg](/listings/photos/151069211/558035) - 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 MORTIMER AVENUE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FG | £260,000 | 14/02/2025 | Detached | | 18 MORTIMER AVENUE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FG | £229,995 | 30/08/2019 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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 | | 77 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, GREAT HARWOOD, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB6 7FR | £232,995 | 29/07/2022 | 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 | | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £370,808 (13 Detached, BB6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -27.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Hyndburn). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £575/mo - **Realistic:** £639/mo - **Optimistic:** £703/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, St Huberts Road, BB6 | £900/mo | 4 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £900/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000 *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 £900/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 25× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-278/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.3% *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:** £2,195/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 13% - **10y growth:** -21.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Hyndburn; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.3% - **5y growth (index):** 33.7% - **10y growth (index):** 53.5% ## 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)