# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (BB3 3PT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 78 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT | | Price | £177,500 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £178,500 Apr 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 02/11/2030 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,055 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£55) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - X (£1,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4190-7174-0022-7003-3903) ## Description An immaculately presented detached true bungalow providing picturesque aspects to the rear looking towards Darwen Tower. Accommodation briefly comprises: entrance vestibule, lounge open to the dining room, inner hall, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a 3 piece bathroom. Outside is a well tended lawned garden to the rear, to the front is a large block paved driveway leading to a store/workshop with additional driveway to the rear. Darwen which is quickly becoming a thriving market town. Surrounded by the scenic West Pennine Moors, ideal for walks and outdoor pursuits. Darwen has a number of brand supermarkets, local shops and heritage listed buildings. There are local amenities including highly regarded primary schools, pubs, cafes, post office, to name a few, all within walking distance.     A fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for living accommodation arranged over one floor. Internal inspection highly advised. No Chain. ## Property Photos - ![Photograph 2](/listings/photos/86651491/1349026) - Photograph 2 - ![Photograph 13](/listings/photos/86651491/1349031) - Photograph 13 - ![Photograph 7](/listings/photos/86651491/1349034) - Photograph 7 - ![Photograph 9](/listings/photos/86651491/1349038) - Photograph 9 - ![Photograph 10](/listings/photos/86651491/1349041) - Photograph 10 - ![Photograph 14](/listings/photos/86651491/1349044) - Photograph 14 - ![Photograph 11](/listings/photos/86651491/1349047) - Photograph 11 - ![Photograph 12](/listings/photos/86651491/1349049) - Photograph 12 - ![Photograph 15](/listings/photos/86651491/1349052) - Photograph 15 - ![Photograph 16](/listings/photos/86651491/1349055) - Photograph 16 - ![Photograph 23](/listings/photos/86651491/1349058) - Photograph 23 - ![Photograph 24](/listings/photos/86651491/1349070) - Photograph 24 - ![Photograph 26](/listings/photos/86651491/1349077) - Photograph 26 - ![Photograph 25](/listings/photos/86651491/1349085) - Photograph 25 - ![Photograph 28](/listings/photos/86651491/1349086) - Photograph 28 - ![Photograph 29](/listings/photos/86651491/1349087) - Photograph 29 - ![Photograph 17](/listings/photos/86651491/1349088) - Photograph 17 - ![Photograph 18](/listings/photos/86651491/1349089) - Photograph 18 - ![Photograph 19](/listings/photos/86651491/1349090) - Photograph 19 - ![Photograph 20](/listings/photos/86651491/1349091) - Photograph 20 - ![Photograph 22](/listings/photos/86651491/1349092) - Photograph 22 - ![Photograph 21](/listings/photos/86651491/1349093) - Photograph 21 - ![Photograph 30](/listings/photos/86651491/1349094) - Photograph 30 - ![Photograph 31](/listings/photos/86651491/1349103) - Photograph 31 - ![Photograph 38](/listings/photos/86651491/1349106) - Photograph 38 - ![Photograph 40](/listings/photos/86651491/1349111) - Photograph 40 - ![Photograph 43](/listings/photos/86651491/1349114) - Photograph 43 - ![Photograph 44](/listings/photos/86651491/1349116) - Photograph 44 - ![Photograph 36](/listings/photos/86651491/1349119) - Photograph 36 - ![Photograph 34](/listings/photos/86651491/1349123) - Photograph 34 - ![Photograph 5](/listings/photos/86651491/1349127) - Photograph 5 - ![Photograph 32](/listings/photos/86651491/1349131) - Photograph 32 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/86651491/1349135) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/86651491/1349140) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #9322502 - **Address:** 78 Priory Drive, Darwen, BB3 3PT - **Certificate Issued:** 11/02/2013 - **Work Completed:** 08/10/2012 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #1736588 - **Address:** 78 Priory Drive, Darwen, BB3 3PT - **Certificate Issued:** 07/06/2004 - **Work Completed:** 04/05/2004 - **Items:** 6 window(s), 3 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 78 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £178,500 | 06/04/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 CHANCEL PLACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RJ | £270,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached | | [Same street] 13 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £165,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | [Same street] 27 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £225,000 | 02/08/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 49 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £255,000 | 26/07/2024 | Detached | | 6 SAWLEY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3QY | £287,500 | 15/12/2023 | Detached | | 3 SPIRE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RQ | £265,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached | | 43 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX | £197,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £205,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 53 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £231,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 54 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG | £263,500 | 03/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 104 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £150,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 57 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £270,000 | 08/06/2023 | Detached | | 7 SPIRE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RQ | £275,000 | 27/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 43 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £250,000 | 27/01/2023 | Detached | | 38 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG | £225,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | 21 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £305,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached | | 3 JUBILEE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SH | £287,500 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 46 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX | £250,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | 51 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD | £265,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached | | 7 CRAVEN TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FW | £260,000 | 27/09/2022 | Detached | | 42 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG | £289,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 69 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £195,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 65 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £225,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 38 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £337,500 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 10 JUBILEE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SH | £265,000 | 14/02/2022 | Detached | | 174 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SD | £130,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached | | 3 CRAVEN TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FW | £289,995 | 07/01/2022 | Detached | | 12 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG | £267,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £209,500 (8 sales) **Area average:** £261,200 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £288,597 (47 Detached, BB3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -38.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Blackburn with Darwen). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £640/mo - **Realistic:** £711/mo - **Optimistic:** £782/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £88,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £71,100 *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:** £2,773/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -1.9% - **10y growth:** 72% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Blackburn with Darwen; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.4% - **5y growth (index):** 35.9% - **10y growth (index):** 70.3% ## 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)