5 PLECKFARM AVENUE
BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB1 8PE
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (900 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
91 m²
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£245,000 Aug 2024
Price per m²
£2,637/m²
Local average
£378,102 (-36.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,466 of 33,755)
Street crime
243 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Chain Free
- Off Street Parking/Driveway
- Attractive Lounge Through To A Dining Area With Extensive Rear Views
- Internal Access To The Attached Garage Which Has An Electric Entry Door
- A Separate Utility Room With Space For Additional White Goods
- A Large Cellar Workshop Creating Plenty Of Additional Storage Space
- Three Well Proportioned Bedrooms
- Solar Panels Generating £1000 PA
- Hard Wired CCTV System
- Sought After Residential Location 1.5 Miles North Of Town
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The accommodation briefly comprises of; A entrance porch, spacious entrance hall proving access to a ground floor cloakroom and a bright and spacious reception & dining space and a good sized kitchen to the rear. This further leads to a bright sun room, a large utility room which has access into the garage.
Stairs to the first floor landing lead you to two double bedrooms and a single sized bedroom with a three piece bathroom suite situated to the rear of the first floor. There is also access to a large loft space.
The rear garden is of great size and mainly south facing with access into a large basement previously used as a workshop. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with off street parking for two cars.
Some benefits include the property benefitting with gas central heating, double glazed windows and a solar energy system providing positive financial returns from the Grid along with having an excellent CCTV system.
Additional Information
Tenure: The property is Leasehold for the balance of a term of 999 years from the date of first construction [1967]. The ground rent payable is £17.50 per annum.
Council Tax Band: C
EPC Band: B
Disclaimer
Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
Money Laundering Regulations
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Yopa, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £70 +VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Disclaimer
Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
Money Laundering Regulations
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Yopa, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £70 +VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Listed by
North West & Midlands
Yopa Property Ltd
Reference: 145924835
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 12/08/2021
Expiry date: 11/08/2031
Current heating cost: £646/year
Potential heating cost: £586/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,000
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #8007036
Property Details
Street: 5 Pleckfarm Avenue
Town: BLACKBURN
Postcode: BB1 8PE
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 14/03/2011
Work Completed: 14/02/2011
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #5623017
Property Details
Street: 5 Pleckfarm Avenue
Town: BLACKBURN
Postcode: BB1 8PE
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 22/04/2008
Work Completed: 08/04/2008
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
20% since 2021
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 02/08/2024 (1 year ago) | £245,000 | +19.5% |
| Sold | 23/12/2021 (4 years ago) | £205,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 OPENSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RH | £166,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 22 CRANSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RE | £190,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 16 KINGFISHER CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8NS | £310,000 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| 11 CRANSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RE | £200,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 51 OPENSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RH | £205,000 | 27/09/2022 | Detached |
| 20 CRANSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RE | £167,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| 24 CRANSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RE | £130,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached |
| 3 CRANSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RE | £180,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 49 OPENSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RH | £165,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 126 OPENSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RF | £164,000 | 05/05/2022 | Detached |
| 9 CRANSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RE | £240,000 | 19/04/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 2 PLECKFARM AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8PE | £200,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 9 PLECKGATE ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8NN | £225,000 | 26/01/2022 | Detached |
| 7 CHATSWORTH CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8QH | £233,750 | 07/01/2022 | Detached |
| 7 GOODSHAW AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8PF | £235,000 | 06/09/2021 | Detached |
| 16 CRANSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RE | £174,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |
| 21 PLECKGATE ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8NN | £253,500 | 23/07/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £200,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £202,391 (16 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Blackburn with Darwen. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Blackburn with Darwen. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blackburn with Darwen.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Royshaw Hill by Pleck Farm Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Royshaw Hill by Ottershaw Gardens | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | AA Motor Works | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Van-Tastic | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Blackburn | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | The Beardwood Hospital | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Greater Lancashire Hospital | 6.9 miles |
| University | UCLan Burnley Campus | 9.6 miles |
| University | UClan burnley temp | 9.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 243 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 8 Dec 2019 |
| St Thomas's Centre | Other | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 27 Jul 2018 |
| Pleckgate High School | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 2 Jul 2024 |
| Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 23 Mar 2023 |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 9 Jun 2024 |
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, Deganwy Avenue, BB1 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Limes, BB1 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lammack Road, BB1 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Quebec Road, BB2 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,050/mo (4 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).