Sold STC Terraced

23 EVERTON STREET

DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 1AW

2 beds 1 baths 82 m² Listed 10 Dec 2024 (-600d)

£89,950

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (BB3 1AW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23 EVERTON STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 1AW |
| Price | £89,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £76,000 May 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 17/12/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,803/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,920

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- G (£350 - £450)
- 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/2170-5772-2040-6099-8191)

## Description

This property comprises an entrance vestibule and hallway with wonderful high ceilings, leading to the light filled, neutrally decorated lounge. The generous second reception room provides an inviting space to relax. Completing the ground floor is the fitted kitchen, with ample space for appliances and access to the rear yard. On the first floor, leading from the landing is the spacious master bedroom with an additional double bedroom, finally the bathroom comes with a three piece in white and yard space at the rear. The property is warmed through gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

Located in the ever popular area of Darwen with local amenities in touching distance, we are expecting high levels of interest on this property so early viewing is advised!

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/155828906/1638948)
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/155828906/1638949) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/155828906/1638950) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/155828906/1638951) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/155828906/1638952) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/155828906/1638953) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/155828906/1638954) - Bathroom
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/155828906/1638955)

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/155828906/1638956) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6478511
- **Address:** 23 Everton Street, DARWEN, BB3 1AW
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/04/2009
- **Work Completed:** 30/03/2009
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 EVERTON STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1AW | £76,000 | 23/05/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 NICHOLAS STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LW | £47,266 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 18 HOPE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LR | £127,000 | 28/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 58 TOCKHOLES ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LL | £95,000 | 17/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 71 TOCKHOLES ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LL | £275,000 | 18/12/2024 | Terraced |
| 79 TOCKHOLES ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LL | £275,000 | 12/12/2024 | Terraced |
| 32 HOPE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LR | £93,000 | 04/07/2024 | Terraced |
| 4 ST GEORGES TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1PQ | £150,000 | 07/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 6A HARWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1PE | £162,500 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 HARWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1PE | £80,000 | 20/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 54 TOCKHOLES ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LL | £120,000 | 10/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 30 WILLOW STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LH | £125,000 | 10/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 227 DUCKWORTH STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1AU | £100,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 EVERTON STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1AW | £80,000 | 13/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 181 DUCKWORTH STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1AU | £68,000 | 09/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 RESERVOIR STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LQ | £62,500 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 HOPE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LR | £75,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 ST GEORGES TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1PQ | £90,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 WILLOW STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LH | £78,700 | 30/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 54 TOCKHOLES ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LL | £60,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 HOPE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LR | £59,000 | 19/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 RESERVOIR STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LQ | £71,000 | 28/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 43 EVERTON STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1AW | £70,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £75,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £110,698 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £105,975 (130 Terraced, BB3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -15.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £641/mo
- **Realistic:** £712/mo
- **Optimistic:** £783/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, Grafton Court, BB3 | £650/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Heys Lane, BB3 | £725/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Richmond Terrace, BB3 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Tythebarn Street, BB3 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £700/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.78% (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:** 9.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £251/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 11.5%

*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:** £1,097/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 8.7%
- **10y growth:** 21.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 4.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 34.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 73.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

82 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£76,000 May 2025

Price per m²

£1,097/m²

Local average

£105,975 (-15.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,207 of 33,755)

Street crime

226 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

No Chain Delay
Great Investment Oppotunity or First TIme Buy
Two Double Bedrooms
Convenient Darwen Location
Two Reception Rooms
Deceptively Spacious Accommodation

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPOTUNITY IN DARWEN WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN! Presented to the market stands this deceptively spacious mid terrace property. Brimming with potential, this perfectly suits investors or first time buyers to establish their own stamp and personal touches throughout.

This property comprises an entrance vestibule and hallway with wonderful high ceilings, leading to the light filled, neutrally decorated lounge. The generous second reception room provides an inviting space to relax. Completing the ground floor is the fitted kitchen, with ample space for appliances and access to the rear yard. On the first floor, leading from the landing is the spacious master bedroom with an additional double bedroom, finally the bathroom comes with a three piece in white and yard space at the rear. The property is warmed through gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
Located in the ever popular area of Darwen with local amenities in touching distance, we are expecting high levels of interest on this property so early viewing is advised!

Listed by

Blackburn

Stones Young Limited

Reference: 155828906

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/12/2024

Expiry date: 17/12/2034

Current heating cost: £1,803/year

Potential heating cost: £1,352/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,920

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
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 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6478511

Property Details

Street: 23 Everton Street

Town: DARWEN

Postcode: BB3 1AW

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 13/04/2009

Work Completed: 30/03/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/05/2025 (1 year ago)	£76,000	—

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
11 NICHOLAS STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LW	£47,266	05/01/2026	Terraced
18 HOPE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LR	£127,000	28/02/2025	Terraced
58 TOCKHOLES ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LL	£95,000	17/02/2025	Terraced
71 TOCKHOLES ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LL	£275,000	18/12/2024	Terraced
79 TOCKHOLES ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LL	£275,000	12/12/2024	Terraced
32 HOPE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LR	£93,000	04/07/2024	Terraced
4 ST GEORGES TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1PQ	£150,000	07/12/2023	Terraced
6A HARWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1PE	£162,500	31/03/2023	Terraced
14 HARWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1PE	£80,000	20/03/2023	Terraced
54 TOCKHOLES ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LL	£120,000	10/03/2023	Terraced
30 WILLOW STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LH	£125,000	10/11/2022	Terraced
227 DUCKWORTH STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1AU	£100,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 4 EVERTON STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1AW	£80,000	13/09/2022	Terraced
181 DUCKWORTH STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1AU	£68,000	09/09/2022	Terraced
12 RESERVOIR STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LQ	£62,500	26/08/2022	Terraced
25 HOPE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LR	£75,000	19/08/2022	Terraced
2 ST GEORGES TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1PQ	£90,000	15/07/2022	Terraced
7 WILLOW STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LH	£78,700	30/05/2022	Terraced
54 TOCKHOLES ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LL	£60,000	27/05/2022	Terraced
16 HOPE STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LR	£59,000	19/05/2022	Terraced
2 RESERVOIR STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1LQ	£71,000	28/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 43 EVERTON STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1AW	£70,000	30/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £75,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £110,698 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.7%

10y growth 21.6%

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

1y (index) 4.5%

5y (index) 34.9%

10y (index) 73.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £641/mo

Realistic £712/mo

Optimistic £783/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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BB3 1AW

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Gibsons	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Darwen by Hacking Street	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Darwen by Health Centre	0.1 miles
Shop	Willow Tree	0.1 miles
Train station	Darwen	0.3 miles
Train station	Mill Hill	2.9 miles
Hospital	The Beardwood Hospital	4.4 miles
Hospital	Bolton Hospice	8.1 miles
University	University of Greater Manchester	8.6 miles
University	University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence	8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	109
Anti-social behaviour	37
Other theft	12
Public order	11
Vehicle crime	11
Criminal damage and arson	10
Shoplifting	10
Other crime	8
Burglary	6
Drugs	4
Robbery	4
Possession of weapons	3
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	226

Within 1 mile during May 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
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio	Secondary	0.1 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2015
Holy Trinity VC School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Dec 2019
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 7 Feb 2023
Avondale Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 13 Jul 2018
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Inadequate — 1 May 2023

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, Grafton Court, BB3	£650/mo	2	0.3 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Heys Lane, BB3	£725/mo	2	0.32 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Richmond Terrace, BB3	£750/mo	2	0.35 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Tythebarn Street, BB3	£675/mo	2	0.43 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £700/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.78%

Max investor price (0.8%) £87,500

Target investor price (1%) £70,000

Gross yield 9.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.7×

Monthly cashflow £251/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 11.5%

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).