# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (BB1 2BH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 36 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB1 2BH |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 76 m² |
| Last sold | £110,000 Dec 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 07/08/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £826/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5035-8528-1500-0348-3206)

## Description

This neutrally decorated terraced house is a wonderful opportunity to secure a delightful family home or a sound investment in a vibrant, well-connected location. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality and potential on offer. A well established family home, nestled in a highly convenient location. Offering superb front and rear gardens, a commodious living space and three sizeable bedrooms,  making this property is a perfect blend for family life. 

Set back from the front garden is a welcoming entrance, greeted by a good sized hall leading to a fully fitted kitchen and impressive living and dining space. The lounge allows access to the rear garden, creating a practical space for families during the summer days. To the upstairs the sizeable space continues, with three good sized bedrooms and a well appointed family bathroom completing the interior accommodation. 

Location is key, and this property delivers, boasting excellent public transport links that allow for an easy commute to Blackburn town. Families will appreciate the close proximity to reputable local schools, making the morning routine that much simpler. 

Everyday conveniences can be found just minutes away, with a range of local amenities nearby including shops, cafes, and services.

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:**

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 

QBL250241/2

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/165188216/502825) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/165188216/502826) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £110,000 | 18/12/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 HILLSIDE WALK, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BQ | £70,000 | 03/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 214 ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2AH | £78,000 | 01/05/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 41 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £128,000 | 17/04/2025 | Terraced |
| 35 DELPH CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BL | £93,000 | 24/03/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 58 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £105,500 | 31/01/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 40 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £111,000 | 31/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 52 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £90,000 | 05/04/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 22 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £96,000 | 31/01/2024 | Terraced |
| 24 SHADSWORTH CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BN | £105,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 RONALD STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2AJ | £110,000 | 15/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 70 HOZIER STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 3JP | £65,000 | 31/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 194 ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2AH | £100,000 | 22/09/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 55 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £95,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 31 SHADSWORTH CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BN | £89,000 | 19/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 25 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £88,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 FARMHOUSE CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BS | £90,000 | 18/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 293 ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2AL | £50,000 | 22/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 21 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £100,000 | 03/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 81 MONMOUTH ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 3LJ | £85,500 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 31 WINMARLEIGH STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 1UG | £70,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 192 ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2AH | £70,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 226 ACCRINGTON ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2AH | £83,000 | 03/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 HILLSIDE CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BJ | £78,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 HILLSIDE CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BJ | £85,000 | 09/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 117 SHADSWORTH ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2HN | £91,000 | 09/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 BROWNLOW STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2HW | £81,000 | 06/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 LONGTON STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 1UF | £106,000 | 03/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 SHADSWORTH CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BN | £94,500 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 21 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £95,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 39 DELPH APPROACH, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2BH | £70,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £97,850 (10 sales)
**Area average:** £84,700 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £124,504 (58 Terraced, BB1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -3.6%

## 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):** £593/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hillside Walk, BB1 | £725/mo | 3 | 0.04 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Fecitt Brow, BB1 | £795/mo | 3 | 0.1 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Oxford Drive, BB1 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Ripon Street, BB1 | £770/mo | 3 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £785/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £97,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £78,300

*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 £783/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £207/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.1%

*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:** £1,579/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.7%
- **10y growth:** 38.8%

## 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)
