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2 LAVENDER AVENUE

DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3GW

3 beds 3 baths 1,076 sq ft Listed 1 Sep 2025 (-282d)

£260,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

100 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£260,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£2,600/m²

Local average

£285,792 (-9%)

Street crime

133 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Property
  • Three Generous Bedrooms
  • Spacious Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining Area
  • Modern Family Bathroom
  • Downstairs WC
  • Enclosed, Landscaped Rear Garden
  • Detached Garage

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Double glazing, Gas central
Parking
Garage
Garden
Private garden

Description

Welcome to this beautifully presented 3-bedroom detached property built in 2023, offering stylish and spacious living in a sought-after residential location of Darwen. Built to a high standard with contemporary finishes throughout, this home is perfect for families, professionals, or anyone looking for a turn-key property with excellent amenities on the doorstep.
Key Features:
Three Generous Bedrooms – including a master suite with en-suite shower room
Spacious Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining Area – featuring modern fitted units and integrated appliances.
Bright and Airy Lounge – ideal for relaxing or entertaining and French doors leading to the garden
Modern Family Bathroom – with quality fittings and sleek design
Downstairs WC for added convenience
Private Driveway & Garage – ample off-road parking
Enclosed Rear Garden – perfect for children, pets, or summer entertaining
Built with energy efficiency in mind, this home benefits from double glazing and gas central heating whilst offering low level running costs with an energy performance rating of a B
Located close to local schools, shops, parks, and transport links, this property offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience in a family-friendly neighbourhood.
Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality and space on offer.

Listed by

Prescot

W&J Properties and Lettings Ltd

Reference: 166439183

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 21/08/2023

Current heating cost: £692/year

Potential heating cost: £692/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 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

Price history

16% since 2022

Event Date Price % change
Sold 02/03/2026 (3 months ago) £260,000 +16.1%
Sold 18/11/2022 (3 years ago) £224,000 —

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 34 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £198,000 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
37 SPRING VALE HEIGHTS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GS £225,145 28/03/2025 Detached
43 SPRING VALE HEIGHTS, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GS £291,995 28/03/2025 Detached
14 LOWER POLE WALK, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FZ £290,000 24/03/2025 Detached
16 CUMBERLAND CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2TR £237,500 04/09/2023 Detached
Same street 26 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £260,000 25/08/2023 Detached
Same street 30 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £239,000 30/06/2023 Detached
Same street 42 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £254,000 19/05/2023 Detached
Same street 40 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £242,000 12/05/2023 Detached
Same street 14 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £244,000 31/03/2023 Detached
Same street 44 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £197,000 17/02/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 36 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £185,000 22/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 32 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £188,000 22/12/2022 Detached
Same street 6 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £155,000 22/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 4 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £222,000 22/12/2022 Detached
Same street 38 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £185,000 22/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 34 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £185,000 22/12/2022 Semi-detached
12 LOWER POLE WALK, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FZ £274,995 22/12/2022 Detached
1 TULIP CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SQ £268,000 22/12/2022 Detached
Same street 10 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £155,000 21/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 12 LAVENDER AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3GW £227,000 21/12/2022 Detached
5 TULIP CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SQ £239,000 25/11/2022 Detached
3 LOWER POLE WALK, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FZ £309,995 30/09/2022 Detached
7 CRAVEN TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FW £260,000 27/09/2022 Detached
5 LOWER POLE WALK, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FZ £309,995 13/09/2022 Detached
17 GREEN FIELD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FY £309,995 26/08/2022 Detached
15 GREEN FIELD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FY £309,995 26/08/2022 Detached
11 GREEN FIELD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FY £359,995 07/07/2022 Detached
6 TULIP CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SQ £260,000 30/06/2022 Detached
5 GREEN FIELD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FY £299,995 30/06/2022 Detached
10 TULIP CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SQ £200,000 30/06/2022 Detached
9 GREEN FIELD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FY £299,995 15/06/2022 Detached
7 GREEN FIELD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3FY £274,995 27/05/2022 Detached
1 BLUEBELL TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SR £215,000 29/04/2022 Detached
19 BLUEBELL TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SR £240,000 29/04/2022 Detached

Street average: £209,067 (15 sales)

Area average: £273,830 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.9%
10y growth 31.6%

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

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Darwen by Cranberry Lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop Darwen adj Causeway Street 0.1 miles
Shop McColls @ Darwen 0.9 miles
Shop Slice Hairdressers 0.9 miles
Train station Darwen 1.0 miles
Train station Entwistle 2.6 miles
Hospital The Beardwood Hospital 5.4 miles
Hospital Bolton Hospice 7.3 miles
University University of Bolton 8.7 miles
University UCLan Burnley Campus 10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 59
Anti-social behaviour 21
Public order 10
Criminal damage and arson 9
Other theft 8
Shoplifting 6
Drugs 5
Possession of weapons 5
Burglary 4
Vehicle crime 3
Other crime 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 133

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
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 8 May 2022
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Oct 2017
Turncroft Nursery School Nursery 0.6 miles Outstanding — 11 Dec 2014
Ashleigh Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 31 Oct 2012
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Secondary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 7 Feb 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
3 Bed Terraced House, Alpha Street, BB3 £850/mo 3 0.44 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.33%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250
Target investor price (1%) £85,000
Gross yield 3.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 25.5×
Monthly cashflow £-284/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -4.5%
  • 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).