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137 ST JAMES'S ROAD

BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB1 8ET

2 beds Listed 15 Feb 2007 (-7055d)

£120,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BB1 8ET)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 137 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB1 8ET |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £120,000 Feb 2026 |

## Description

**  Two bedroomed semi- detached property

Lounge

Kitchen

Bathroom

Gas central heating & Double glazing

Gardens to the front & rear

Driveway & Garage

**Entrance**    Front door to the hallway.

**Hallway**    Ceiling light point, alarm pad, single radiator and stairs to the first floor.

**Lounge**  13'10" X 11'5" (4.22m X 3.48m).  Double glazed window to the front of the property, gas fire with marble effect inset, hearth and mantelpiece, ceiling light point, television and telephone point, coving to the ceiling, double radiator and a door to the kitchen.

**Kitchen**  11'5" X 8'6" (3.48m X 2.6m).  A range of fitted wall and base units with complimentary part tiled elevations and contrasting work surfaces incorporating: single sink unit and drainer with mixer tap over. Space for oven, washing machine and a fridge freezer. Ceiling light point, understairs storage cupboard, built in storage cupboard, boiler, vinyl flooring, single radiator, wall light, double glazed window and door to the rear of the property.

**Landing**    Double glazed frosted window to the side of the property, ceiling light point, wall light and loft access.

**Bedroon one**  14'8" X 10'9" (4.47m X 3.28m).  Double glazed window to the front of the property, ceiling light point, telephone point and a double radiator.

**Bedroom two**  9'11" X 8'1" (3.02m X 2.46m).  Double glazed window to the rear of the property, ceiling light point, pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash back, and a double radiator.

**Bathroom**    Three piece bathroom suite comprising: low level w.c, pedestal hand wash basin, walk in electric shower with complimentary part tiled elevations, ceiling light point, extractor fan, built in storage, single radiator and a double glazed frosted window to the rear of the property.

**Outside**

**Front**    To the front of the property there is a shingle area with hedges and a driveway.

**Rear**    To the rear of the property there is a laid to lawn garden area with plant and shrub beds, hedges to two sides, patio area, garden shed. Very private not overlooked. Tarmac driveway to the side of the property and a garage.

## Property Photos

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 137 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET | £120,000 | 17/02/2026 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 ROYSHAW AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RJ | £127,000 | 01/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 100 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET | £210,000 | 02/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 68 OPENSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RH | £180,500 | 08/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 149 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET | £180,000 | 23/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 68 LOGWOOD STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 9TX | £129,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 76 DEGANWY AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8EU | £158,000 | 05/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 SNOWDON AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8EX | £110,000 | 18/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 ROYSHAW AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RJ | £127,000 | 22/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 145 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET | £143,000 | 27/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 84 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET | £110,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 CARHAM ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8NX | £234,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 COPSE CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 6NJ | £165,000 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 OPENSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RH | £182,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 72 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET | £120,000 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 82 HOLLY STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 9TP | £100,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 DEGANWY AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8EU | £110,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 179 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET | £135,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 ROYSHAW AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RJ | £180,000 | 06/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 ROYSHAW AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RJ | £127,000 | 01/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 64 OPENSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RH | £174,000 | 14/03/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £150,075 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £203,364 (77 Semi-detached, BB1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -41%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £638/mo
- **Realistic:** £709/mo
- **Optimistic:** £780/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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, Whittaker St, BB2 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.97 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Whittaker Street, BB2 | £675/mo | 2 | 1 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Briar Hill Close, BB1 | £850/mo | 2 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £742/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £87,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £70,000

*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 £700/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £132/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.6%

*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:** 15.9%
- **10y growth:** 72.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Blackburn with Darwen; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 63.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Last sold

£120,000 Feb 2026

Local average

£203,364 (-41%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,466 of 33,755)

Street crime

300 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Description

A two bedroomed semi-detached property briefly comprising: lounge, kitchen, and a bathroom. The house benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. It has gardens to the front and rear of the property. Viewing is highly recommended on this ideal family home.

Two bedroomed semi- detached property
Lounge
Kitchen
Bathroom
Gas central heating & Double glazing
Gardens to the front & rear
Driveway & Garage

Entrance Front door to the hallway.

Hallway Ceiling light point, alarm pad, single radiator and stairs to the first floor.

Lounge 13'10" X 11'5" (4.22m X 3.48m). Double glazed window to the front of the property, gas fire with marble effect inset, hearth and mantelpiece, ceiling light point, television and telephone point, coving to the ceiling, double radiator and a door to the kitchen.

Kitchen 11'5" X 8'6" (3.48m X 2.6m). A range of fitted wall and base units with complimentary part tiled elevations and contrasting work surfaces incorporating: single sink unit and drainer with mixer tap over. Space for oven, washing machine and a fridge freezer. Ceiling light point, understairs storage cupboard, built in storage cupboard, boiler, vinyl flooring, single radiator, wall light, double glazed window and door to the rear of the property.

Landing Double glazed frosted window to the side of the property, ceiling light point, wall light and loft access.

Bedroon one 14'8" X 10'9" (4.47m X 3.28m). Double glazed window to the front of the property, ceiling light point, telephone point and a double radiator.

Bedroom two 9'11" X 8'1" (3.02m X 2.46m). Double glazed window to the rear of the property, ceiling light point, pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash back, and a double radiator.

Bathroom Three piece bathroom suite comprising: low level w.c, pedestal hand wash basin, walk in electric shower with complimentary part tiled elevations, ceiling light point, extractor fan, built in storage, single radiator and a double glazed frosted window to the rear of the property.

Outside

Front To the front of the property there is a shingle area with hedges and a driveway.

Rear To the rear of the property there is a laid to lawn garden area with plant and shrub beds, hedges to two sides, patio area, garden shed. Very private not overlooked. Tarmac driveway to the side of the property and a garage.

Listed by

Blackburn

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 6650871

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	17/02/2026 (3 months ago)	£120,000	—

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
17 ROYSHAW AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RJ	£127,000	01/12/2025	Semi-detached
100 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET	£210,000	02/09/2025	Semi-detached
68 OPENSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RH	£180,500	08/08/2025	Semi-detached
149 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET	£180,000	23/06/2025	Semi-detached
68 LOGWOOD STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 9TX	£129,000	03/11/2023	Semi-detached
76 DEGANWY AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8EU	£158,000	05/10/2023	Semi-detached
9 SNOWDON AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8EX	£110,000	18/09/2023	Semi-detached
21 ROYSHAW AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RJ	£127,000	22/05/2023	Semi-detached
145 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET	£143,000	27/02/2023	Semi-detached
84 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET	£110,000	09/12/2022	Semi-detached
23 CARHAM ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8NX	£234,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
8 COPSE CLOSE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 6NJ	£165,000	17/11/2022	Semi-detached
28 OPENSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RH	£182,000	09/11/2022	Semi-detached
72 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET	£120,000	04/10/2022	Semi-detached
82 HOLLY STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 9TP	£100,000	27/06/2022	Semi-detached
65 DEGANWY AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8EU	£110,000	24/06/2022	Semi-detached
179 ST JAMES'S ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8ET	£135,000	10/06/2022	Semi-detached
53 ROYSHAW AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RJ	£180,000	06/06/2022	Semi-detached
19 ROYSHAW AVENUE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RJ	£127,000	01/06/2022	Semi-detached
64 OPENSHAW DRIVE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 8RH	£174,000	14/03/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £150,075 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.9%

10y growth 72.5%

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

1y (index) -0.8%

5y (index) 26.7%

10y (index) 63.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £638/mo

Realistic £709/mo

Optimistic £780/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

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Brookhouse opp Conway Avenue	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Blackburn by Snowdon Ave	0.1 miles
Shop	AA Motor Works	0.1 miles
Shop	Shear Hair	0.1 miles
Train station	Blackburn	1.0 miles
Train station	Ramsgreave and Wilpshire	1.4 miles
Hospital	The Beardwood Hospital	1.4 miles
Hospital	Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital	1.8 miles
University	University of Lancashire	9.4 miles
University	UClan burnley temp	9.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	118
Anti-social behaviour	53
Vehicle crime	25
Public order	22
Criminal damage and arson	21
Other theft	21
Shoplifting	16
Drugs	9
Burglary	7
Other crime	6
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	300

Within 1 mile during Apr 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	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Dec 2019
Brookhouse Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 13 Dec 2011
St Thomas's Centre	Other	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 27 Jul 2018
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 15 May 2013
Islamiyah School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

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, Whittaker St, BB2	£700/mo	2	0.97 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Whittaker Street, BB2	£675/mo	2	1 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, Briar Hill Close, BB1	£850/mo	2	1.04 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £742/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.58%

Max investor price (0.8%) £87,500

Target investor price (1%) £70,000

Gross yield 7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14.3×

Monthly cashflow £132/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 4.6%

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).