# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (BB3 1JN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20 SUNNYHURST LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 1JN |
| Price | £175,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £175,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 16/03/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,909/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/0975-1201-9605-7375-0400)

## Description

MODERN GARDEN FRONTED TERRACE - 3 BEDS - EXCELLENT LOCATION IN SUNNYHURST - STONE THROW FROM SUNNYHURST WOODS - IDEAL FIRST HOME

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") -

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/158562569/1154326) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/158562569/1154327) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #14091754
- **Address:** 20 Sunnyhurst Lane, DARWEN, BB3 1JN
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/07/2020
- **Work Completed:** 07/06/2015
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 SUNNYHURST LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JN | £175,000 | 12/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 20 SUNNYHURST LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JN | £152,000 | 23/10/2020 | Terraced |
| 20 SUNNYHURST LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 1JN | £124,000 | 11/01/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £106,045 (128 Terraced, BB3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +65%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £640/mo
- **Realistic:** £711/mo
- **Optimistic:** £782/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 Terraced House, Sarah St, BB3 | £2,500/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |
| [Poppy Drive, Darwen](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2e8fb22) | £1,050/mo | 3 | 1.76 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,775/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.01% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £221,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £177,500

*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 £1,775/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 12.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £883/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 20.9%

*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:** £2,059/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -7.9%
- **10y growth:** 14.3%

## 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)

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