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15 PRIORY DRIVE

DARWEN, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT

2 beds Listed 8 Dec 2005 (-7529d)

£165,000

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (BB3 3PT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT |
| Price | £165,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £157,000 Jul 2006 |

## Description

(Ref. BB2426)

SITUATION AND LOCATION

A detached true bungalow situated in this popular outlying residential locality enjoying views at the front towards the West Pennine Moors and Darwen Tower.  The bungalow is convenient for amenities in Darwen and is within easy access of Blackburn, Bolton, Manchester and the M65 motorway.

To reach the property from Darwen town centre leave on Sudell Road, turn right into Marsh House Lane, right into Priory Drive and the property is on the left hand side.

OUTSIDE

The front garden is flagged and provides off road parking.  A driveway at the side leads to a detached single sized concrete sectional garage with power supply laid on and a second flagged area for further off road parking.  The rear garden which is larger than average has a flagged patio area, borders and shrubs.  Also included in the sale there is a timber garden shed with power laid on.

The accommodation comprises:-

Ground floor

HALL:	uPVC door, c.h. radiator, fitted cupboard, gas and electric meter cupboard, access to boarded roof void with light via aluminium ladder.

LOUNGE:	22'2" x 10'11" (6.76m x 3.33m).  Feature fire surround with electric fire, two uPVC double glazed windows, two c.h. radiators.

KITCHEN:	7'8" x 10'4" (2.34m x 3.15m).  Range of fitted wall and base units, single drainer sink unit, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, uPVC double glazed window, uPVC door, c.h. radiator.

SHOWER ROOM:	Three piece suite in avocado comprising shower cubicle with electric shower, vanity wash basin, low suite w.c., uPVC double glazed window, c.h. radiator.

BEDROOM 1:	10'11" x 10'10" (3.33m x 3.30m).  uPVC double glazed window, c.h. radiator.

BEDROOM 2:	10'10" x 10'11" (3.30m x 3.33m).  uPVC double glazed window, c.h. radiator.

GENERAL INFORMATION:	All mains services are installed.    GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING.  Burglar alarm installed.

VIEWING

STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE VENDOR'S AGENTS

**Lounge** : 6.76M x 3.33M (22'2" x 10'11")

## Property Photos

- ![Picture 1](/listings/photos/5161885/1349218) - Picture 1
- ![Picture 2](/listings/photos/5161885/1349219) - Picture 2
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/5161885/1349220) - Lounge

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #14232906
- **Address:** 15 Priory Drive, DARWEN, BB3 3PT
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/10/2020
- **Work Completed:** 07/08/2020
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £157,000 | 21/07/2006 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 12 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG | £267,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached |
| 39 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG | £165,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached |
| 2 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR | £230,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £209,500 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £253,450 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £288,597 (47 Detached, BB3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -42.8%

## 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:** 0.43% (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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -1.9%
- **10y growth:** 81.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Last sold

£157,000 Jul 2006

Local average

£288,597 (-42.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,745 of 33,755)

Street crime

187 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Description

(Ref. BB2426)
SITUATION AND LOCATION

A detached true bungalow situated in this popular outlying residential locality enjoying views at the front towards the West Pennine Moors and Darwen Tower. The bungalow is convenient for amenities in Darwen and is within easy access of Blackburn, Bolton, Manchester and the M65 motorway.

To reach the property from Darwen town centre leave on Sudell Road, turn right into Marsh House Lane, right into Priory Drive and the property is on the left hand side.

OUTSIDE

The front garden is flagged and provides off road parking. A driveway at the side leads to a detached single sized concrete sectional garage with power supply laid on and a second flagged area for further off road parking. The rear garden which is larger than average has a flagged patio area, borders and shrubs. Also included in the sale there is a timber garden shed with power laid on.

The accommodation comprises:-

Ground floor

HALL: uPVC door, c.h. radiator, fitted cupboard, gas and electric meter cupboard, access to boarded roof void with light via aluminium ladder.

LOUNGE: 22'2" x 10'11" (6.76m x 3.33m). Feature fire surround with electric fire, two uPVC double glazed windows, two c.h. radiators.

KITCHEN: 7'8" x 10'4" (2.34m x 3.15m). Range of fitted wall and base units, single drainer sink unit, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, uPVC double glazed window, uPVC door, c.h. radiator.

SHOWER ROOM: Three piece suite in avocado comprising shower cubicle with electric shower, vanity wash basin, low suite w.c., uPVC double glazed window, c.h. radiator.

BEDROOM 1: 10'11" x 10'10" (3.33m x 3.30m). uPVC double glazed window, c.h. radiator.

BEDROOM 2: 10'10" x 10'11" (3.30m x 3.33m). uPVC double glazed window, c.h. radiator.

GENERAL INFORMATION: All mains services are installed. GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING. Burglar alarm installed.

VIEWING
STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE VENDOR'S AGENTS

Lounge : 6.76M x 3.33M (22'2" x 10'11")

Listed by

Darwen

Mortimers Chartered Surveyors

Reference: 5161885

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14232906

Property Details

Street: 15 Priory Drive

Town: DARWEN

Postcode: BB3 3PT

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/10/2020

Work Completed: 07/08/2020

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	21/07/2006 (19 years ago)	£157,000	—

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
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
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
12 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG	£267,000	28/10/2021	Detached
39 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG	£165,000	28/10/2021	Detached
2 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR	£230,000	29/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £209,500 (8 sales)

Area average: £253,450 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.9%

10y growth 81.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Blackburn with Darwen. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.4%

5y (index) 35.9%

10y (index) 70.3%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: TAPESTART LIMITED (02487884)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Blackburn with Darwen. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £640/mo

Realistic £711/mo

Optimistic £782/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blackburn with Darwen.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BB3 3PT

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Sough by Vicarage Drive	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Darwen by Rectory Close	0.0 miles
Shop	McColls @ Darwen	0.6 miles
Shop	Slice Hairdressers	0.6 miles
Train station	Darwen	0.6 miles
Train station	Entwistle	2.9 miles
Hospital	The Beardwood Hospital	5.0 miles
Hospital	Bolton Hospice	7.7 miles
University	University of Greater Manchester	8.2 miles
University	University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence	8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	87
Anti-social behaviour	33
Criminal damage and arson	10
Burglary	9
Vehicle crime	9
Public order	8
Shoplifting	8
Other theft	7
Other crime	6
Drugs	5
Robbery	3
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	187

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
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 May 2022
Turncroft Nursery School	Nursery	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 11 Dec 2014
Sudell Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Nov 2021
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 7 Feb 2023
Holy Trinity VC School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 8 Dec 2019

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.43%

Max investor price (0.8%) £88,875

Target investor price (1%) £71,100

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).