For sale
Detached
22 ECCLES MEWS
DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3SU
3 beds
2 baths
883 sq ft
Listed 26 May 2026 (-11d)
£250,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
82 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£222,995 Feb 2023
Price per m²
£3,049/m²
Local average
£285,792 (-12.5%)
Street crime
169 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedroom Detached Home
- Open Plan Kitchen Diner
- Main Bedroom With En Suite
- Spacious Lounge And Downstairs WC
- Enviable Rear Garden Space
- Stunning Darwen Tower Views
- Off Road Parking
- EPC Rating - B
- Council Tax Band - C
- Tenure - Freehold
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
THE MOST IDYLLIC DETACHED FAMILY HOME
Nestled in the charming Eccles Mews of Darwen, this exquisite detached house is a true gem, presented and maintained to the highest standard throughout. Situated on a newly developed estate, the property boasts a harmonious blend of modern living and comfort, making it an ideal family home.
As you step inside, you are greeted by a bright and airy open plan kitchen diner, perfect for entertaining or enjoying family meals. The spacious lounge offers a welcoming atmosphere, while a convenient downstairs WC adds to the practicality of the ground floor. Ascending to the first floor, you will find three generously sized bedrooms, each designed with comfort in mind. The main bedroom features an en suite, providing a private retreat, while a modern bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
The property is further enhanced by enviable garden space, ideal for outdoor relaxation or entertaining guests. Off-road parking ensures convenience for residents and visitors alike.
With stunning views over Darwen Tower, this home is not only beautifully presented but also conveniently located. It is within easy reach of local schools, bus routes, and essential amenities. Additionally, excellent network links to Blackburn, Bolton, Preston, Chorley, and major motorways make commuting a breeze.
This property is truly not to be missed, offering a perfect blend of style, comfort, and location. Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to relocate, this home in Eccles Mews is sure to impress.
For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact our Blackburn team at your earliest convenience.
Ground Floor -
Entrance - Composite double glazed frosted door to hall.
Hall - 3.56m x 1.83m (11'8 x 6) - Central heating radiator, smoke alarm, understairs storage, doors to reception room, WC and stairs to first floor.
Wc - 1.83m x 0.89m (6 x 2'11) - Chrome heated towel rail, two piece suite comprising of dual flush WC, wall mounted washbasin with mixer tap, extractor fan, tiled flooring.
Reception Room One - 5.11m x 3.48m (16'9 x 11'5) - UPVC double glazed box window, central heating radiator, television point, door to dining room.
Kitchen Diner - 5.46m x 2.69m (17'11 x 8'10) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, range of panelled wall and base units, granite effect surfaces, tiled splashbacks, stainless steel one and a half sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated electric oven with four ring gas hob, extractor hood, integrated fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine and dryer, integrated boiler, smoke alarm, tiled flooring, UPVC double glazed French doors to rear.
First Floor -
Landing - 3.43m x 1.50m (11'3 x 4'11) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, storage cupboard, smoke alarm, loft access, doors to three bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom One - 3.66m x 2.95m (12 x 9'8) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, fitted wardrobes, door to en suite.
En Suite - 1.70m x 1.60m (5'7 x 5'3) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, chrome heated towel rail, three piece suite comprising of dual flush WC, direct feed shower enclosure, wall mounted wash basin with mixer tap, tiled elevations, extractor fan, tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two - 3.02m x 2.74m (9'11 x 9) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator.
Bedroom Three - 2.74m x 2.34m (9 x 7'8) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator.
Bathroom - 1.93m x 1.68m (6'4 x 5'6) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, chrome heated towel rail, three piece suite comprising of dual flush WC, panelled bath with mixer tap, direct feed overhead shower, wall mounted washbasin with mixer tap, tiled elevations, extractor fan, tiled flooring.
External -
Front - Laid to lawn garden with bedding areas and off road parking.
Rear - Laid to lawn garden with bedding areas and paving areas.
Nestled in the charming Eccles Mews of Darwen, this exquisite detached house is a true gem, presented and maintained to the highest standard throughout. Situated on a newly developed estate, the property boasts a harmonious blend of modern living and comfort, making it an ideal family home.
As you step inside, you are greeted by a bright and airy open plan kitchen diner, perfect for entertaining or enjoying family meals. The spacious lounge offers a welcoming atmosphere, while a convenient downstairs WC adds to the practicality of the ground floor. Ascending to the first floor, you will find three generously sized bedrooms, each designed with comfort in mind. The main bedroom features an en suite, providing a private retreat, while a modern bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
The property is further enhanced by enviable garden space, ideal for outdoor relaxation or entertaining guests. Off-road parking ensures convenience for residents and visitors alike.
With stunning views over Darwen Tower, this home is not only beautifully presented but also conveniently located. It is within easy reach of local schools, bus routes, and essential amenities. Additionally, excellent network links to Blackburn, Bolton, Preston, Chorley, and major motorways make commuting a breeze.
This property is truly not to be missed, offering a perfect blend of style, comfort, and location. Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to relocate, this home in Eccles Mews is sure to impress.
For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact our Blackburn team at your earliest convenience.
Ground Floor -
Entrance - Composite double glazed frosted door to hall.
Hall - 3.56m x 1.83m (11'8 x 6) - Central heating radiator, smoke alarm, understairs storage, doors to reception room, WC and stairs to first floor.
Wc - 1.83m x 0.89m (6 x 2'11) - Chrome heated towel rail, two piece suite comprising of dual flush WC, wall mounted washbasin with mixer tap, extractor fan, tiled flooring.
Reception Room One - 5.11m x 3.48m (16'9 x 11'5) - UPVC double glazed box window, central heating radiator, television point, door to dining room.
Kitchen Diner - 5.46m x 2.69m (17'11 x 8'10) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, range of panelled wall and base units, granite effect surfaces, tiled splashbacks, stainless steel one and a half sink and drainer with mixer tap, integrated electric oven with four ring gas hob, extractor hood, integrated fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine and dryer, integrated boiler, smoke alarm, tiled flooring, UPVC double glazed French doors to rear.
First Floor -
Landing - 3.43m x 1.50m (11'3 x 4'11) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, storage cupboard, smoke alarm, loft access, doors to three bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom One - 3.66m x 2.95m (12 x 9'8) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, fitted wardrobes, door to en suite.
En Suite - 1.70m x 1.60m (5'7 x 5'3) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, chrome heated towel rail, three piece suite comprising of dual flush WC, direct feed shower enclosure, wall mounted wash basin with mixer tap, tiled elevations, extractor fan, tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two - 3.02m x 2.74m (9'11 x 9) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator.
Bedroom Three - 2.74m x 2.34m (9 x 7'8) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator.
Bathroom - 1.93m x 1.68m (6'4 x 5'6) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, chrome heated towel rail, three piece suite comprising of dual flush WC, panelled bath with mixer tap, direct feed overhead shower, wall mounted washbasin with mixer tap, tiled elevations, extractor fan, tiled flooring.
External -
Front - Laid to lawn garden with bedding areas and off road parking.
Rear - Laid to lawn garden with bedding areas and paving areas.
Listed by
Accrington
Keenans Estate Agents
Reference: 88918572
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 27/01/2023
Current heating cost: £300/year
Potential heating cost: £300/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
22 Eccles Mews, Darwen - all floors.JPG
EPC Graphs
EE Rating
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £250,000 | +12.1% |
| Sold | 16/02/2023 (3 years ago) | £222,995 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 COULTHURST GARDENS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FB | £177,500 | 04/12/2025 | Detached |
| 2 WESTALL GARDENS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FN | £181,000 | 01/12/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 27 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £249,995 | 07/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 18 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £234,995 | 21/02/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 14 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £224,250 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 16 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £224,250 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 9 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £259,995 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 12 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £264,995 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 11 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £214,995 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 10 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £219,995 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 7 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £279,995 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 5 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £259,995 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 1 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £279,995 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 3 ECCLES MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SU | £259,995 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 10 COULTHURST GARDENS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FB | £160,500 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £247,788 (12 sales)
Area average: £173,000 (3 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
5y growth
17.4%
10y growth
28.4%
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
1y (index)
1.1%
5y (index)
22.5%
10y (index)
56.4%
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Low
£856/mo
Realistic
£951/mo
Optimistic
£1,046/mo
Based on Postcode area BB → North West.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Darwen opp Ash Grove | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Darwen adj Ash Grove | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Darwen | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Slice Hairdressers | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Rushtons Bacon Stall | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Mill Hill | 3.1 miles |
| Hospital | The Beardwood Hospital | 4.5 miles |
| Hospital | Bolton Hospice | 8.3 miles |
| University | University of Bolton | 9.7 miles |
| University | UCLan Burnley Campus | 10.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 169 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudell Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 22 Nov 2021 |
| Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Inadequate — 1 May 2023 |
| Turncroft Nursery School | Nursery | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 11 Dec 2014 |
| Darwen Aldridge Community Academy | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement — 7 Feb 2023 |
| Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 8 May 2022 |
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 Terraced House, Walmsley Street, BB3 | £825/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Olive Lane, BB3 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Olive Lane, BB3 | £695/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Olive Lane, BB3 | £760/mo | 3 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Sarah Street, BB3 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Atlas Road, BB3 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Winterton Road, BB3 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Powell St, BB3 | £825/mo | 3 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Market Street, BB3 | £750/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Greenway Street, BB3 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, London, BB3 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.01 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £828/mo (11 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
Rent ratio
0.32%
Max investor price (0.8%)
£100,000
Target investor price (1%)
£80,000
Gross yield
3.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio
26×
Monthly cashflow
£-290/mo
75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI
-4.8%
- 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).