# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (PR6 9AQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 BLACKBURN BROW, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE PR6 9AQ | | Price | £239,995 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £230,000 May 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 10/08/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £752/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - 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/0984-2200-2602-6900-4304) ## Description Occupying a pleasant position this quaint three bedroom stone cottage property is perfectly suited to those looking for a home they can simply move into and relax. The home is ideal for those looking for charm and character. Spanning to 1105 sq ft this home is beautiful both internally and externally - having been subject to a series of updates the home is sure to be popular. Highlights of the home include: hallway, lounge, dining room/second reception room, kitchen, family bathroom, three bedrooms, rear porch and stunning garden. Upon entrance one is welcomed into the hallway, further into the home is the lounge which is certainly a highlight of this lovely home - the lounge has an open stair case to access the first floor and is flooded with natural light from the picture window, centred around a feature chimney breast with its open fire which gives the home a rustic charm. To the front of the home is the dining area, which has ample space for family sized table. To the rear of the home is the kitchen which is fitted with a range of wooden wall and base units and integrated, hob, oven and extractor canopy and further space for white goods, the kitchen also gives entrance into the utility and then access to the rear garden. On the first floor there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, the third bedroom acts as a flexible space and could be utilised as home office, dressing room or kept as a single guest room. To finish the first floor of there is a three piece family bathroom in white. Externally - the property has a lovely cottage garden which has a laid to lawn garden for ease of maintenance and has been finished to a delightful standard with mature shrubs and flowers. There is a lovely decking area that provides views over the garden and provides a lovely space to relax and unwind. The location is every bit as appealing, being situated in a most convenient location nearby the vibrant town of Chorley, but also benefiting from plenty of green landscapes. With an abundance of shops and amenities, as well as networks M6 and M61 this home is sure to be popular. Internal inspection is highly advised, and early viewing will be essential to avoid disappointment. ## Property Photos - ![Photo 42](/listings/photos/126201017/282176) - Photo 42 - ![Photo 19](/listings/photos/126201017/282177) - Photo 19 - ![Photo 36](/listings/photos/126201017/282178) - Photo 36 - ![Photo 16](/listings/photos/126201017/282179) - Photo 16 - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/126201017/282180) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 33](/listings/photos/126201017/282181) - Photo 33 - ![Photo 32](/listings/photos/126201017/282182) - Photo 32 - ![Photo 37](/listings/photos/126201017/282183) - Photo 37 - ![Photo 20](/listings/photos/126201017/282184) - Photo 20 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/126201017/282185) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 35](/listings/photos/126201017/282186) - Photo 35 - ![Photo 34](/listings/photos/126201017/282187) - Photo 34 - ![Photo 21](/listings/photos/126201017/282188) - Photo 21 - ![Photo 22](/listings/photos/126201017/282189) - Photo 22 - ![Photo 23](/listings/photos/126201017/282190) - Photo 23 - ![Photo 26](/listings/photos/126201017/282191) - Photo 26 - ![Photo 27](/listings/photos/126201017/282192) - Photo 27 - ![Photo 28](/listings/photos/126201017/282193) - Photo 28 - ![Photo 29](/listings/photos/126201017/282194) - Photo 29 - ![Photo 30](/listings/photos/126201017/282195) - Photo 30 - ![Photo 38](/listings/photos/126201017/282196) - Photo 38 - ![Photo 25](/listings/photos/126201017/282197) - Photo 25 - ![Photo 24](/listings/photos/126201017/282198) - Photo 24 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/126201017/282199) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/126201017/282200) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/126201017/282201) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/126201017/282202) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/126201017/282203) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 15](/listings/photos/126201017/282204) - Photo 15 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/126201017/282205) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/126201017/282206) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 40](/listings/photos/126201017/282207) - Photo 40 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/126201017/282208) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/126201017/282209) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 BLACKBURN BROW, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9AQ | £230,000 | 26/05/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 63 HEAPEY ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9BQ | £196,000 | 06/12/2023 | Terraced | | 67 HEAPEY ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9BQ | £193,500 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced | | 65 HEAPEY ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9BQ | £187,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced | | 27 PARADISE STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9BH | £286,000 | 29/08/2023 | Terraced | | 19 PARADISE STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9BH | £300,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced | | 57 BOTANY BROW, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 0JN | £125,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced | | 61 BOTANY BROW, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 0JN | £167,500 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced | | 35 BOTANY BROW, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 0JN | £125,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced | | 65 HEAPEY ROAD, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9BQ | £140,000 | 24/06/2022 | Terraced | | 13 PARADISE STREET, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9BH | £182,500 | 18/05/2022 | Terraced | | 41 BOTANY BROW, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 0JN | £115,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced | | 16 KNOWLEY BROW, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9BG | £152,950 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced | | 17A BOTANY BROW, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 0JN | £150,000 | 07/03/2022 | Terraced | | 23 BLACKBURN BROW, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9AG | £163,000 | 07/02/2022 | Terraced | | FENDLEY BUNGALOW, 9A BLACKBURN BROW, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 9AG | £278,000 | 14/01/2022 | Terraced | **Area average:** £184,097 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £159,848 (46 Terraced, PR6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +50.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Chorley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £698/mo - **Realistic:** £775/mo - **Optimistic:** £853/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 Terraced House, Northgate Drive, PR6 | £895/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Railway Road, PR6 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Geoffrey Street, PR6 | £825/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £940/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,500 *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 £895/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-165/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.8% *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:** £2,264/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 4.3% - **10y growth:** 26.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Chorley; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.7% - **10y growth (index):** 55.2% ## 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)