Sold Semi-detached

79 PRIORY DRIVE

DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT

3 beds Listed 23 Nov 2006 (-7179d)

£179,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (BB3 3PT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 79 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT |
| Price | £179,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £155,000 Mar 2013 |

## Description

An excellent opportunity to purchase this semi detached true bungalow in this popular residential location. The property benefits from gas central heating and Upvc double glazing.

The spacious accommodation briefly comprises of entrance porch, lounge, dining room/ bedroom 3, kitchen, conservatory, two bedrooms, two piece bathroom and separate w.c,. There is a driveway to the side leading to a garage with up and over doors, and there is a lawned garden to the front with a easy to maintain patio garden to the rear. Situated convient for good access to Darwen town centre and all the amenities that are provided therin as well as access to nearby Blackburn and Bolton town centre and the M65 motorway.

Directions

Leave Darwen town centre on Hardman Way turn left into Sudell Road and continue up the hill turn right into Marsh House Lane and right into Priory Drive and the property is on the left hand side.

VIEWINGS:  Must be arranged through this office and are always by appointment only.

FREE MARKET APPRAISAL: We will be pleased to advise intending purchasers on a market appraisal and sale of their own property without obligation.

The above mention of any appliances / services within these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/13604780/1349179)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 79 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £155,000 | 26/03/2013 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 13 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £165,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached |
| 168 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SD | £170,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 14 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD | £230,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 1 MAPLE MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SF | £211,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 27 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £225,000 | 02/08/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 49 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £255,000 | 26/07/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 29 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £205,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 53 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £231,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 104 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £150,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 67 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SA | £176,500 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 25 ST AIDANS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BS | £207,500 | 12/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BOSLEY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LF | £207,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 43 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £250,000 | 27/01/2023 | Detached |
| 35 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD | £157,500 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 69 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £195,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £215,000 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX | £151,000 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £233,000 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 ST PETERS CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2EA | £220,000 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £160,000 | 21/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £160,000 | 21/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 ST AIDANS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BS | £146,000 | 08/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £196,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 CLOISTER DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3JX | £140,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD | £262,500 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £135,000 | 06/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR | £195,000 | 24/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 DERWENT COURT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SJ | £170,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £209,500 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £187,150 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £223,128 (30 Semi-detached, BB3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.8%

## 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, Marsh House Lane, BB3 | £595/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Redearth Road, BB3 | £825/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Atlas Road, BB3 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £740/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (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:** 5.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-10/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.2%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.3%
- **10y growth:** 54.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Blackburn with Darwen; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 36.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 73.6%

## 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

Last sold

£155,000 Mar 2013

Local average

£223,128 (-19.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,745 of 33,755)

Street crime

187 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Superb Semi Bungalow
Attractive Lounge
Dining Room / Bedroom 3
Good Sized Kitchen
Conservatory
Two Bedrooms
Gas Ch / Upvc Dg
Gardens / Garage

Description

An excellent opportunity to purchase this semi detached true bungalow in this popular residential location. The property benefits from gas central heating and Upvc double glazing.
The spacious accommodation briefly comprises of entrance porch, lounge, dining room/ bedroom 3, kitchen, conservatory, two bedrooms, two piece bathroom and separate w.c,. There is a driveway to the side leading to a garage with up and over doors, and there is a lawned garden to the front with a easy to maintain patio garden to the rear. Situated convient for good access to Darwen town centre and all the amenities that are provided therin as well as access to nearby Blackburn and Bolton town centre and the M65 motorway.
Directions
Leave Darwen town centre on Hardman Way turn left into Sudell Road and continue up the hill turn right into Marsh House Lane and right into Priory Drive and the property is on the left hand side.
VIEWINGS: Must be arranged through this office and are always by appointment only.
FREE MARKET APPRAISAL: We will be pleased to advise intending purchasers on a market appraisal and sale of their own property without obligation.
The above mention of any appliances / services within these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.

Listed by

Darwen

Hunters Property Group Ltd

Reference: 13604780

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/03/2013 (13 years ago)	£155,000	—

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
Same street 13 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£165,000	09/01/2026	Detached
168 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SD	£170,000	15/12/2025	Semi-detached
14 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD	£230,000	12/12/2025	Semi-detached
1 MAPLE MEWS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SF	£211,000	21/11/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 27 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£225,000	02/08/2024	Detached
Same street 49 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£255,000	26/07/2024	Detached
Same street 29 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£205,000	17/11/2023	Detached
Same street 53 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£231,000	03/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 104 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£150,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
67 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SA	£176,500	28/04/2023	Semi-detached
25 ST AIDANS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BS	£207,500	12/04/2023	Semi-detached
1 BOSLEY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LF	£207,000	24/03/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 43 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£250,000	27/01/2023	Detached
35 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD	£157,500	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 69 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£195,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
8 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU	£215,000	28/07/2022	Semi-detached
22 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX	£151,000	25/07/2022	Semi-detached
20 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY	£233,000	23/06/2022	Semi-detached
13 ST PETERS CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2EA	£220,000	23/06/2022	Semi-detached
27 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU	£160,000	21/06/2022	Semi-detached
27 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU	£160,000	21/06/2022	Semi-detached
25 ST AIDANS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BS	£146,000	08/06/2022	Semi-detached
36 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY	£196,000	06/05/2022	Semi-detached
47 CLOISTER DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3JX	£140,000	22/04/2022	Semi-detached
38 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD	£262,500	08/04/2022	Semi-detached
30 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY	£135,000	06/04/2022	Semi-detached
6 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR	£195,000	24/03/2022	Semi-detached
3 DERWENT COURT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SJ	£170,000	07/01/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £209,500 (8 sales)

Area average: £187,150 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.3%

10y growth 54.7%

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

1y (index) 4.9%

5y (index) 36.2%

10y (index) 73.6%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: BORSDANE PROPERTIES LIMITED (762739)

Rental Range

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

Low £640/mo

Realistic £711/mo

Optimistic £782/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blackburn with Darwen.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BB3 3PT

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Sough by Vicarage Drive	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Darwen by Rectory Close	0.0 miles
Shop	McColls @ Darwen	0.6 miles
Shop	Slice Hairdressers	0.6 miles
Train station	Darwen	0.6 miles
Train station	Entwistle	2.9 miles
Hospital	The Beardwood Hospital	5.0 miles
Hospital	Bolton Hospice	7.7 miles
University	University of Greater Manchester	8.2 miles
University	University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence	8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	87
Anti-social behaviour	33
Criminal damage and arson	10
Burglary	9
Vehicle crime	9
Public order	8
Shoplifting	8
Other theft	7
Other crime	6
Drugs	5
Robbery	3
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	187

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 St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 May 2022
Turncroft Nursery School	Nursery	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 11 Dec 2014
Sudell Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Nov 2021
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 7 Feb 2023
Holy Trinity VC School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 8 Dec 2019

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, Marsh House Lane, BB3	£595/mo	3	0.33 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Redearth Road, BB3	£825/mo	3	0.43 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Atlas Road, BB3	£800/mo	3	0.59 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £740/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.45%

Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000

Target investor price (1%) £80,000

Gross yield 5.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18.6×

Monthly cashflow £-10/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.2%

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).