# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (BB3 3PT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 49 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 83 m² | | Last sold | £255,000 Jul 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/03/2031 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,760 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£35) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6739-9627-5000-0421-4296) ## Description **** **** A detached true bungalow situated on a large plot that has two driveways providing off road parking for several cars along with a large garage at the rear. It situated in this much sought after residential locality of Priory Drive. Briefly comprises: Entrance porch, hallway, spacious lounge with ample space for dining, two double bedrooms (one with built in wardrobes), bathroom with shower (new 2021), impressive fully fitted breakfast kitchen (new 2023) and a sun room that overlooks the rear garden. Benefits from PVC double-glazed windows, gas central heating and hardwired fire alarm. Externally there are gardens to the front and rear, the latter is privately enclosed and has a recently installed covered area that makes an ideal outdoor entertaining space. The solar panels are not included in the sale (may be open to separate negotiations). Viewing recommended!  **LOCATION** **** **** From Darwen town centre proceed out along Bolton Road, turn left into Hardman Way and right into Redearth Road, continue into Sough Road, turn left into Pole Lane, left into Priory Drive, and the property is on the right hand side.  **TENURE** **** **** We are advised by the vendor that the property is Freehold. Any prospective purchaser should seek clarification from their solicitor.   **ACCOMMODATION** **** ****   **ENTRANCE** **PORCH** **** PVC front door, PVC double-glazed windows, tiled elevations and floor, glazed door through to;  **HALLWAY** **** Two large built in storage cupboards, radiator, loft hatch (drop-down ladder, boarded and light, potential to add additional bedrooms with relevant permissions)  **OPEN** **PLAN** **LIVING** **ROOM** **WITH** **SPACE** **FOR** **DINING** **** **23' 5" x 13' (7.14m x 3.96m)** Two PVC double-glazed bow windows, two vertical radiators   **FULLY** **FITTED** **KITCHEN** **(NEW** **2023)** **16' 9" x 10' 3" (5.11m x 3.12m)** Fitted modern wall and floor units including drawers, central island with single drainer one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, gas cooking range, extractor hood, integrated dishwasher, tiled splash-backs, PVC double-glazed window, door through to;  **SUN** **ROOM** **** **17' x 9' 5" (5.18m x 2.87m)** 9'5 min to 15'6 max. PVC roof, PVC double-glazed windows, tiled floor, PVC exterior door (to rear garden)  **BEDROOM** **1** **14' 6" x 10' 4" (4.42m x 3.15m)** Measurements up to fitted wardrobes, PVC double-glazed window, radiator   **BEDROOM** **2** **10' x 8' 9" (3.05m x 2.67m)** PVC double-glazed window, radiator  **BATHROOM** **(NEW** **2022)** **** 'L' shaped panelled bath with shower, shower attachment, mixer tap and screen. Vanity wash hand basin with storage below, low level WC, heated towel rail, tiled elevations, extractor fan, PVC double-glazed window  **OUTSIDE** **** Gardens to the front and rear, two driveways that can accommodate 6-8 cars (one of the driveways has gated access and is ideal for a caravan). The rear garden is privately enclosed, paved, and has a new covered area, plants, shrubs and a good size shed. The solar panels are not included in the sale (may be open to separate negotiations).  **GARAGE** **** **** New roof, electric roller shutter door   **PLEASE** **NOTE** **** VIEWINGS ARE TO BE ARRANGED THROUGH PROCTORS AND ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. WE HAVE NOT TESTED ANY APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, FITTINGS OR SERVICES AND SO CANNOT VERIFY IF THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER OR FIT FOR THEIR PURPOSE.  ## Property Photos - ![Front ext left ha...](/listings/photos/146143994/1348892) - Front ext left ha... - ![Front ext right h...](/listings/photos/146143994/1348893) - Front ext right h... - ![Entrance hall](/listings/photos/146143994/1348894) - Entrance hall - ![Living room](/listings/photos/146143994/1348895) - Living room - ![Living room](/listings/photos/146143994/1348896) - Living room - ![Living room dinin...](/listings/photos/146143994/1348897) - Living room dinin... - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/146143994/1348898) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen ](/listings/photos/146143994/1348899) - Kitchen - ![Dining area in ki...](/listings/photos/146143994/1348900) - Dining area in ki... - ![Sun room](/listings/photos/146143994/1348901) - Sun room - ![Sun room utiity a...](/listings/photos/146143994/1348902) - Sun room utiity a... - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/146143994/1348903) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/146143994/1348904) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/146143994/1348905) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bathroom ](/listings/photos/146143994/1348906) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom ](/listings/photos/146143994/1348907) - Bathroom - ![Rear garden](/listings/photos/146143994/1348908) - Rear garden - ![Rear garden](/listings/photos/146143994/1348909) - Rear garden - ![Covered seatiing ...](/listings/photos/146143994/1348910) - Covered seatiing ... - ![Front left hand d...](/listings/photos/146143994/1348911) - Front left hand d... - ![Outlooks from sun...](/listings/photos/146143994/1348913) - Outlooks from sun... - ![Sun room](/listings/photos/146143994/1348914) - Sun room - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146143994/1348915) - ![Entrance hall](/listings/photos/146143994/1348916) - Entrance hall - ![Front exterior ](/listings/photos/146143994/1348917) - Front exterior ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/146143994/1348918) - EPC Front Page ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 49 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £255,000 | 26/07/2024 | Detached | | 49 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £192,000 | 30/06/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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 | | 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:** £203,000 (7 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:** -13.4% ## 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:** 0.28% (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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,012/m² ## 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)