20 SUNNYHURST LANE
DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 1JN
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
85 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£175,000 Feb 2026
Price per m²
£2,059/m²
Local average
£106,045 (+65%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,189 of 33,755)
Street crime
162 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Garden Fronted Terrace
- Modern Decor
- Very Sought After Location In Sunnyhurst
- Three Bedrooms
- Recently Installed Three Piece Bathroom
- Ideal First Home
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situated in the prestigious area of Sunnyhurst, this modern three bedroom terrace makes an ideal home for anyone focused on location.
The property comprises; vestibule, hall, front lounge & an open plan sitting room/kitchen. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a recently installed bathroom. The décor throughout is of a modern taste an is an ideal setup for first time buyers / young families.
Located a stones throw from Sunnyhurst Woods, the property is surrounded with stunning walkways ideal for family days out or walking pets. There is a good range of primary and secondary schools within the area to cater any educational needs you require.
OUR THOUGHTS - 'A beautiful terrace on the doorstep of Sunnyhurst Woods, what more can you ask for?'
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Vestibule -
Hallway -
Lounge - 3.43m x 3.43m (11'3" x 11'3") -
Sitting Room - 4.60m x 3.94m (15'1" x 12'11") -
Kitchen - 2.69m x 2.57m (8'10" x 8'5") -
Bedroom One - 4.04m x 3.43m (13'3" x 11'3") -
Bedroom Two - 2.90m x 2.36m (9'6" x 7'9") -
Bedroom Three - 2.11m x 2.01m (6'11" x 6'7") -
Bathroom - 2.44m x 2.41m (8'0" x 7'11") -
Listed by
Darwen
Hunters Property Group Ltd
Reference: 158562569
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 17/03/2025
Expiry date: 16/03/2035
Current heating cost: £1,909/year
Potential heating cost: £1,739/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- 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
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EE Rating
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #14091754
Property Details
Street: 20 Sunnyhurst Lane
Town: DARWEN
Postcode: BB3 1JN
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 05/07/2020
Work Completed: 07/06/2015
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
41% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 12/02/2026 (5 months ago) | £175,000 | +15.1% |
| Sold | 23/10/2020 (5 years ago) | £152,000 | +22.6% |
| Sold | 11/01/2013 (13 years ago) | £124,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 OSBORNE TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JG | £167,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 114 OSBORNE TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JG | £130,000 | 19/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 107 AVONDALE ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1NT | £191,000 | 21/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 183 HARWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JD | £136,000 | 13/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 11 SUNNYHURST LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JN | £175,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 101 AVONDALE ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1NT | £198,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 154 HARWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JF | £120,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 86 PROSPECT AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JQ | £187,000 | 26/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 174 HARWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JF | £140,000 | 01/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 125 HARWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JF | £176,000 | 16/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 113 OSBORNE TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JG | £176,200 | 14/02/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 37 SUNNYHURST LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JN | £205,000 | 25/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 89 SUNNYHURST LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JU | £180,000 | 11/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 106 AVONDALE ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1NT | £174,000 | 16/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 111 AVONDALE ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1NT | £195,000 | 09/12/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 23 SUNNYHURST LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JN | £185,000 | 25/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 89 AVONDALE ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1NT | £165,000 | 03/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 175 HARWOOD STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JD | £149,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £188,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £165,613 (15 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Blackburn with Darwen. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Blackburn with Darwen. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blackburn with Darwen.
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 adj Earnsdale Avenue | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Darwen adj Owlet Hall Road | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | DTES Darwen Tyres & Exhausts Services | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Gibsons | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Darwen | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Mill Hill | 2.4 miles |
| Hospital | The Beardwood Hospital | 3.9 miles |
| Hospital | Bolton Hospice | 8.5 miles |
| University | University of Greater Manchester | 9.1 miles |
| University | University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence | 9.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 162 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosshill Special School | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 24 Feb 2022 |
| Avondale Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 13 Jul 2018 |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 3 Jul 2024 |
| St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 4 Jul 2016 |
| Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 29 Apr 2015 |
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, Sarah St, BB3 | £2,500/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,500/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).