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56 ROOK STREET

NELSON, LANCASHIRE BB9 7YE

2 beds 1 baths 70 m² Listed 2 Dec 2022 (-1339d)

£65,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 56 ROOK STREET, NELSON, LANCASHIRE BB9 7YE |
| Price | £65,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £64,000 Feb 2023 |

## Description

Living room: PVC entrance door. Fitted gas fire set in fireplace. PVC double glazed window. Radiator.

Dining kitchen: Having a range of base and wall units together with working surfaces. Gas fired boiler. Sink unit. Fitted gas fire. Radiator. PVC double glazed window. Understairs store.

First floor

Landing

Bedroom 1: PVC double glazed windows. Radiator.

Bedroom 2: PVC double glazed window. Radiator.

Bathroom: Containing a 3-piece suite comprising of a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC.

Outside: To the rear is an enclosed yard with store.

Council Tax Band: A

Tenure: Leasehold 869 years remaining (as of December 2022)

Viewing: By arrangement with the agent's Nelson office

Local authority: Borough of Pendle

Fixtures and fittings: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale all others in the property are specifically excluded.

Condition: Your attention is drawn to the fact that we have been unable to confirm whether certain items included with this property are in full working order all prospective purchasers must accept that these items may not be in working order and the property is offered for sale on this basis. The condition of the heating system and/or other appliances is not known.

Photographs: Internal photographs are reproduced for general information, and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included for sale with the property.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Rook Street.jpg](/listings/photos/129673334/1641666) - Rook Street.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/129673334/1641667) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 56 ROOK STREET, NELSON, PENDLE, LANCASHIRE, BB9 7YE | £64,000 | 23/02/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE OLD BATHS TRADING CO BRADLEY ROAD, NELSON, PENDLE, LANCASHIRE, BB9 7QQ | £600,000 | 03/11/2023 | Other |
| 25 REGENT STREET, NELSON, PENDLE, LANCASHIRE, BB9 7QP | £51,715 | 28/04/2023 | Other |

**Area average:** £325,858 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £203,656 (17 Other, BB9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -68.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Pendle). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £592/mo
- **Realistic:** £658/mo
- **Optimistic:** £724/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Elizabeth St, BB9 | £560/mo | 2 | 0.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Regent St, BB9 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.18 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Barkerhouse Road, BB9 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Joseph St, BB9 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Smith Street, BB9 | £595/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Garnett St, BB9 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.41 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Bolton Grove, BB9 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Fir St, BB9 | £550/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Fir St, BB9 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Fir St, BB9 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Southfield Street, BB9 | £550/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £660/mo (11 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.04% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £84,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £67,500

*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 £675/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 12.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £327/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 20.8%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -56%
- **10y growth:** -80.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Pendle; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 8.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 75%

## 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

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

70 m²

Last sold

£64,000 Feb 2023

Local average

£203,656 (-68.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,554 of 33,755)

Street crime

407 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Mid terrace property
1 Reception room
2 Bedrooms
Dining kitchen
Gas central heating
Leasehold
PVC DG
EPC RATING C

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

A mid terrace property being situated off Scotland Road, close to Nelson town centre. The property is ideal for investors or first-time buyers. The accommodation briefly comprises of a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a 3-piece bathroom.

Living room: PVC entrance door. Fitted gas fire set in fireplace. PVC double glazed window. Radiator.

Dining kitchen: Having a range of base and wall units together with working surfaces. Gas fired boiler. Sink unit. Fitted gas fire. Radiator. PVC double glazed window. Understairs store.

First floor

Landing

Bedroom 1: PVC double glazed windows. Radiator.

Bedroom 2: PVC double glazed window. Radiator.

Bathroom: Containing a 3-piece suite comprising of a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC.

Outside: To the rear is an enclosed yard with store.

Council Tax Band: A

Tenure: Leasehold 869 years remaining (as of December 2022)

Viewing: By arrangement with the agent's Nelson office

Local authority: Borough of Pendle

Fixtures and fittings: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale all others in the property are specifically excluded.

Condition: Your attention is drawn to the fact that we have been unable to confirm whether certain items included with this property are in full working order all prospective purchasers must accept that these items may not be in working order and the property is offered for sale on this basis. The condition of the heating system and/or other appliances is not known.

Photographs: Internal photographs are reproduced for general information, and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included for sale with the property.

Listed by

Nelson

Nigel Darcy Estate Agents

Reference: 129673334

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Rook Street.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/02/2023 (3 years ago)	£64,000	—

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
THE OLD BATHS TRADING CO BRADLEY ROAD, NELSON, PENDLE, LANCASHIRE, BB9 7QQ	£600,000	03/11/2023	Other
25 REGENT STREET, NELSON, PENDLE, LANCASHIRE, BB9 7QP	£51,715	28/04/2023	Other

Area average: £325,858 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -56%

10y growth -80.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Pendle. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 8.1%

5y (index) 22.1%

10y (index) 75%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Pendle. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £592/mo

Realistic £658/mo

Optimistic £724/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Pendle.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Pennine: £449/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Rook Street	0.1 miles
Bus stop	East Street	0.1 miles
Shop	Barnes of Barrowford	0.1 miles
Shop	Howdens Joinery	0.3 miles
Train station	Nelson	0.5 miles
Train station	Brierfield	1.5 miles
Hospital	health center	2.1 miles
University	UClan burnley temp	4.0 miles
University	UCLan Burnley Campus	4.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	164
Anti-social behaviour	61
Criminal damage and arson	38
Shoplifting	29
Burglary	23
Drugs	23
Other theft	21
Public order	20
Other crime	10
Vehicle crime	9
Robbery	4
Possession of weapons	3
Bicycle theft	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	407

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
Bradley Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 18 Dec 2013
Bradley Nursery School	Nursery	0.2 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2023
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 20 Feb 2014
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2023
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Dec 2021

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Elizabeth St, BB9	£560/mo	2	0.02 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Regent St, BB9	£675/mo	2	0.18 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Barkerhouse Road, BB9	£675/mo	2	0.39 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Joseph St, BB9	£750/mo	2	0.4 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Smith Street, BB9	£595/mo	2	0.4 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Garnett St, BB9	£850/mo	2	0.41 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Bolton Grove, BB9	£700/mo	2	0.49 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Fir St, BB9	£550/mo	2	0.56 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Fir St, BB9	£675/mo	2	0.57 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Fir St, BB9	£675/mo	2	0.57 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Southfield Street, BB9	£550/mo	2	0.66 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £660/mo (11 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.04%

Max investor price (0.8%) £84,375

Target investor price (1%) £67,500

Gross yield 12.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 8×

Monthly cashflow £327/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 20.8%

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).