Sold STC Detached

17 ROMAN TERRACE

BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB2 3FA

3 beds 2 baths 980 sq ft Listed 6 Sep 2025 (-277d)

£270,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

91 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£269,995 Jun 2024

Price per m²

£2,967/m²

Local average

£325,925 (-17.2%)

Street crime

144 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Superb Detached House Set Upon a Generous Plot
  • Highly Sought After Location
  • Well Presented Décor Throughout
  • Modern Dining Kitchen
  • Three Well Appointed Bedrooms
  • Master Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room
  • Benefits From Driveway + Garage
  • Offers Front and Rear Gardens
  • Close Distance to Major Motorway Links
  • Short Drive to Blackburn Town Centre

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Presenting an exceptional opportunity to acquire a three-bedroom detached house, offered for sale in good condition and positioned within a sought-after location. Combining space, functionality, and a host of appealing features, this residence is ideal for families seeking a well-appointed home with convenient access to public transport links, reputable nearby schools, and a wealth of local amenities.

On arrival, you are greeted by ample parking and a single garage, providing effortless off-street parking and secure storage. The inviting entrance leads you into a thoughtfully arranged home. The intelligently designed, open-plan kitchen lies at the heart of the home, complete with contemporary fittings, dedicated dining space, and direct access to the rear garden—ideal for everyday family life and entertaining guests.

Featuring three generously proportioned double bedrooms, creating versatile spaces for rest and relaxation. The master bedroom enjoys the added luxury of an en-suite shower room, ensuring privacy and comfort. The two additional double bedrooms offer ample space for children, guests, or home working solutions. This property includes a well-appointed bathroom, equipped with a heated towel rail for a touch of everyday indulgence.

The garden provides a tranquil outdoor retreat, perfect for al fresco dining, children’s play, or unwinding in the fresh air. Whether you seek a secure space for family gatherings or a peaceful spot to enjoy your morning coffee, the garden offers potential to be tailored to your personal style.

The property benefits from its enviable proximity to excellent transport options, making commutes and school runs convenient. Families will appreciate the abundance of reputable schools situated nearby, while a variety of local amenities ensure everyday essentials and major motorway links are always within easy reach.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

QDA250284/2

Listed by

Blackburn

National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 166670567

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 08/05/2024

Current heating cost: £460/year

Potential heating cost: £460/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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/06/2024 (1 year ago) £269,995

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
Same street 20 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £264,995 30/10/2024 Detached
Same street 24 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £264,995 13/09/2024 Detached
Same street 22 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £255,995 03/06/2024 Detached
Same street 26 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £255,995 17/05/2024 Detached
Same street 23 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £264,995 30/04/2024 Detached
Same street 25 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £288,995 15/12/2023 Detached
Same street 1 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £63,000 06/11/2023 Terraced
Same street 11 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £263,995 30/06/2023 Detached
Same street 12 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £259,995 30/06/2023 Detached
Same street 4 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £82,000 28/06/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 14 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £284,995 28/04/2023 Detached
Same street 16 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £261,995 24/02/2023 Detached
Same street 15 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £284,995 31/01/2023 Detached
Same street 15 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £794,960 10/12/2021 Other
Same street 6 ROMAN TERRACE, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 3FA £149,040 10/12/2021 Other
9 BEECHWOOD GARDENS, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB1 2FF £292,500 13/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £269,396 (15 sales)

Area average: £292,500 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.2%
10y growth 74.6%

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 Blackamoor adj George Dewhurst Way 0.1 miles
Bus stop Blackamoor opp George Dewhurst Way 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.6 miles
Shop Suntastic 0.6 miles
Train station Blackburn 1.4 miles
Train station Mill Hill 1.6 miles
Hospital The Beardwood Hospital 2.8 miles
Hospital Greater Lancashire Hospital 8.5 miles
University UCLan Burnley Campus 9.7 miles
University UClan burnley temp 9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 69
Criminal damage and arson 21
Anti-social behaviour 16
Public order 12
Other theft 7
Other crime 5
Shoplifting 5
Burglary 4
Drugs 2
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 144

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
St James' Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Primary 0.6 miles Good — 2 May 2017
Lower Darwen Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 18 May 2023
Longshaw Infant School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 10 Nov 2021
Newfield School Other 0.7 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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 Semi-Detached House, Leopold Way, BB2 £900/mo 3 0.26 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Blackamoor Road, BB1 £1,075/mo 3 0.31 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Wisteria Drive, BB3 £1,100/mo 3 0.33 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lytham Road, BB2 £1,075/mo 3 0.42 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Seacole Close, BB1 £1,250/mo 3 0.46 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Pilmuir Road, BB2 £950/mo 3 0.86 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Wasdale Avenue, BB1 £1,100/mo 3 0.93 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Rockcliffe Street, BB2 £800/mo 3 0.94 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Abraham Street, BB2 £800/mo 3 1.03 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Longshaw St, BB2 £875/mo 3 1.11 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £993/mo (10 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £126,625
Target investor price (1%) £101,300
Gross yield 4.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 22.2×
Monthly cashflow £-177/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.7%
  • 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).