# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (BB1 8PE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 PLECKFARM AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB1 8PE | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £245,000 Aug 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 11/08/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £646/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £6,000 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9426-3008-1208-8659-8204) ## Description A well proportioned three bedroom detached house nestled in a particularly sought after residential area of Pleckgate. Situated close to shops, amenities and schools with Pleckgate School approximately 350 yards walking distance. Access to public transport routes and major motorways are also nearby with the property being approximately 1.5 miles north of Blackburn centre. 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. ## Property Photos - ![1](/listings/photos/145924835/1338154) - 1 - ![2](/listings/photos/145924835/1338155) - 2 - ![3](/listings/photos/145924835/1338156) - 3 - ![4](/listings/photos/145924835/1338157) - 4 - ![5](/listings/photos/145924835/1338158) - 5 - ![6](/listings/photos/145924835/1338159) - 6 - ![7](/listings/photos/145924835/1338160) - 7 - ![8](/listings/photos/145924835/1338161) - 8 - ![9](/listings/photos/145924835/1338162) - 9 - ![10](/listings/photos/145924835/1338163) - 10 - ![11](/listings/photos/145924835/1338164) - 11 - ![12](/listings/photos/145924835/1338165) - 12 - ![13](/listings/photos/145924835/1338166) - 13 - ![14](/listings/photos/145924835/1338167) - 14 - ![15](/listings/photos/145924835/1338168) - 15 - ![17](/listings/photos/145924835/1338169) - 17 - ![16](/listings/photos/145924835/1338170) - 16 - ![18](/listings/photos/145924835/1338171) - 18 - ![19](/listings/photos/145924835/1338172) - 19 - ![20](/listings/photos/145924835/1338173) - 20 - ![21](/listings/photos/145924835/1338174) - 21 - ![22](/listings/photos/145924835/1338175) - 22 - ![23](/listings/photos/145924835/1338176) - 23 - ![24](/listings/photos/145924835/1338177) - 24 - ![25](/listings/photos/145924835/1338178) - 25 - ![26](/listings/photos/145924835/1338179) - 26 - ![27](/listings/photos/145924835/1338180) - 27 - ![28](/listings/photos/145924835/1338181) - 28 ## Floorplans - ![5 Pleckfarm floorplan](/listings/photos/145924835/1338182) - 5 Pleckfarm floorplan ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8007036 - **Address:** 5 Pleckfarm Avenue, BLACKBURN, BB1 8PE - **Certificate Issued:** 14/03/2011 - **Work Completed:** 14/02/2011 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #5623017 - **Address:** 5 Pleckfarm Avenue, BLACKBURN, BB1 8PE - **Certificate Issued:** 22/04/2008 - **Work Completed:** 08/04/2008 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 PLECKFARM AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8PE | £245,000 | 02/08/2024 | Detached | | 5 PLECKFARM AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8PE | £205,000 | 23/12/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £378,102 (25 Detached, BB1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -36.5% ## 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):** £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, Lammack Road, BB1 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000 *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 £1,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £110/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.9% *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:** £2,637/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.8% - **10y growth:** 109.7% ## 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)