# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (BB2 6LR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 53 IRVING PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB2 6LR |
| Price | £199,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £190,000 Oct 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/05/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,303/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- 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/8615-4034-4002-0705-1702)

## Description

OUTSTANDING THREE DOUBLE BEDROOM VICTORIAN TERRACED PROPERTY IN WENSLEY FOLD! Situated in this desirable location of Blackburn, this remarkable mid terraced property, boasting beautiful interior design throughout the home. This impressive property benefits from two sizeable reception rooms and three double bedrooms, ensuring plenty of space for modern family living. Located just a stones throw from local schools, shops and places of worship, the Wensley Fold Area has a large pull within the community.

Upon entering this sensational property through the American Oak front door you are greeted by an entrance vestibule and welcoming hallway hosting the stairs taking you to the first floor. The breath-taking lounge provides a sublime and tranquil space, featuring exquisite décor and a wood burning fire acting as the focal point in the room. The cosy second reception room is a delightful space with large windows and fitted gas fire. The modern kitchen diner flows on beautifully, boasting ample storage in the form of classy base and eye level units with oak counter tops and plenty of space for under counter appliances. Heading upstairs, the first floor is perfectly designed with three double bedrooms, spacious family shower room and a large storage cupboard on the landing. With the tasteful colour schemes and eyecatching interior design, the property welcomes the opportunity move straight in without lifting a finger. For those looking to bring their own ideas to life, the opportunity to convert the attic into two further bedrooms is perfect and has been explored by neighbours. 

Externally, the rear yard has been landscaped with low maintenance decking, allowing space for pots bringing some life to to outside space. The historic outbuildings and store room are a thing of the past with the current owners converting these into an incredible utility space, plumbed for your washing machine and tumble dryer. The under floor storage has also been transformed into a workshop or tool store, and even created space for a hidden wood store has been incorporated as part of the cellar.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/148242326/191277)
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/148242326/191278) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/148242326/191279) - Lounge
- ![Second Reception Room](/listings/photos/148242326/191280) - Second Reception Room
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/148242326/191281) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/148242326/191282) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/148242326/191283) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/148242326/191284) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/148242326/191285) - Bedroom 3
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/148242326/191286) - Shower Room
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/148242326/191287)
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/148242326/191289) - Hallway
- ![Second Reception Room](/listings/photos/148242326/191291) - Second Reception Room
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/148242326/191293) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/148242326/191295) - Landing
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/148242326/191297) - Bedroom 1
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/148242326/191299)
- ![Utility](/listings/photos/148242326/191301) - Utility
- ![Workshop](/listings/photos/148242326/191303) - Workshop

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/148242326/191305) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 53 IRVING PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LR | £190,000 | 07/10/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 BROMLEY STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LJ | £104,000 | 10/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 169 DOWNHAM STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6NY | £105,000 | 04/09/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 26 IRVING PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LR | £170,000 | 30/06/2025 | Terraced |
| 15 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6NB | £85,500 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 50 MANOR ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LU | £120,000 | 13/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 MANOR ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LU | £70,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 55 IRVING PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LR | £185,000 | 16/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 47 OOZEHEAD LANE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6NH | £120,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 72 LANCASTER PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6JT | £214,500 | 10/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 26 IRVING PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LR | £135,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 40 IRVING PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LR | £105,000 | 07/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 50 CROMPTON PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LW | £120,000 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 204 PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6PN | £372,500 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 MANOR ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LU | £190,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 58 MANOR ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LU | £115,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 MANOR ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LU | £175,000 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 MANOR ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LU | £80,500 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 259 PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6PL | £375,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 CROMPTON PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LW | £150,000 | 11/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 175 DOWNHAM STREET, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6NY | £150,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 53 OOZEHEAD LANE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6NH | £130,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 LANCASTER PLACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6JT | £153,000 | 21/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 138 PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6BU | £280,000 | 20/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 MANOR ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6LU | £282,000 | 27/06/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £148,750 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £169,600 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £131,590 (92 Terraced, BB2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +51.9%

## 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):** £593/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Ribblesdale Place, BB2 | £750/mo | 3 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Leamington Road, BB2 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, St Marks Road, BB2 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Rutland Street, BB2 | £895/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Stonyhurst Road, BB2 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Franklin Road, BB2 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, New Chapel Street, BB2 | £750/mo | 3 | 0.92 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Stephen St, BB2 | £850/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Abraham Street, BB2 | £800/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £822/mo (9 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000

*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 £800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-92/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.9%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,851/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 30.2%
- **10y growth:** 44.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Blackburn with Darwen; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 64.5%

## Flood risk

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

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