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59 PRIORY DRIVE

DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT

3 beds 1 baths Listed 15 Jan 2020 (-2378d)

£150,000

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# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (BB3 3PT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 59 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB3 3PT |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £155,000 May 2020 |

## Description

Hunters are pleased to offer this true semi detached bungalow in the Priory area of Darwen. A deceptively spacious bungalow with eye catching views.

Internally the property comprises; generously sized entrance porch, hallway, spacious lounge, dining kitchen, three bedrooms including master with en suite shower room and a three piece family bathroom. Externally there are lawned gardens to the front alongside a single driveway leading to an attached garage. To the rear there is a private lawned garden with shrubs and a patio area.

The bungalow is located in a great position on Priory Drive with fantastic views of Darwen Tower. There is a bus route close by along with a local convenience store within walking distance.

Ready and available to view, contact a member of our sales team today.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/76788580/1349081) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 59 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £155,000 | 21/05/2020 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 CHANCEL PLACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RJ | £270,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| [Same street] 13 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £165,000 | 09/01/2026 | 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 |
| 6 SAWLEY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3QY | £287,500 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| 3 SPIRE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RQ | £265,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached |
| 43 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX | £197,000 | 27/11/2023 | 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 |
| 54 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG | £263,500 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 104 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £150,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 57 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £270,000 | 08/06/2023 | Detached |
| 7 SPIRE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RQ | £275,000 | 27/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 43 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £250,000 | 27/01/2023 | Detached |
| 38 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG | £225,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 21 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £305,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| 3 JUBILEE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SH | £287,500 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 46 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX | £250,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 51 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD | £265,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 42 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG | £289,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 69 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT | £195,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU | £225,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 38 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY | £337,500 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 10 JUBILEE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SH | £265,000 | 14/02/2022 | Detached |
| 174 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SD | £130,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached |
| 12 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG | £267,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached |
| 39 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG | £165,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached |
| 2 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR | £230,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £209,500 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £253,450 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £288,597 (47 Detached, BB3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -48%

## 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, Turncroft Road, BB3 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Highfield Road, BB3 | £695/mo | 3 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Marsh House Lane, BB3 | £595/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Poppy Drive, BB3 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Redearth Road, BB3 | £825/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Victoria St, BB3 | £825/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Atlas Road, BB3 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Newton Street, BB3 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £799/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (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:** 6.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £104/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.9%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -1.9%
- **10y growth:** 81.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 5.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 35.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 70.3%

## 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

Last sold

£155,000 May 2020

Local average

£288,597 (-48%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,745 of 33,755)

Street crime

187 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Bungalow
Three Bedrooms Master En Suite
Lounge
Dining Kitchen
Family Bathroom
Driveway
Attached Garage
Front & Rear Gardens
Darwen Tower Views

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Hunters are pleased to offer this true semi detached bungalow in the Priory area of Darwen. A deceptively spacious bungalow with eye catching views.

Internally the property comprises; generously sized entrance porch, hallway, spacious lounge, dining kitchen, three bedrooms including master with en suite shower room and a three piece family bathroom. Externally there are lawned gardens to the front alongside a single driveway leading to an attached garage. To the rear there is a private lawned garden with shrubs and a patio area.

The bungalow is located in a great position on Priory Drive with fantastic views of Darwen Tower. There is a bus route close by along with a local convenience store within walking distance.

Ready and available to view, contact a member of our sales team today.

Listed by

Darwen

Hunters Property Group Ltd

Reference: 76788580

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	21/05/2020 (6 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
10 CHANCEL PLACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RJ	£270,000	16/01/2026	Detached
Same street 13 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£165,000	09/01/2026	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
6 SAWLEY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3QY	£287,500	15/12/2023	Detached
3 SPIRE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RQ	£265,000	27/11/2023	Detached
43 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX	£197,000	27/11/2023	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
54 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG	£263,500	03/11/2023	Detached
Same street 104 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£150,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
57 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU	£270,000	08/06/2023	Detached
7 SPIRE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RQ	£275,000	27/03/2023	Detached
Same street 43 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£250,000	27/01/2023	Detached
38 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG	£225,000	21/12/2022	Detached
21 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY	£305,000	14/12/2022	Detached
3 JUBILEE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SH	£287,500	18/11/2022	Detached
46 ABBEY CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PX	£250,000	27/10/2022	Detached
51 POLE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3LD	£265,000	07/10/2022	Detached
42 BEAUMONT WAY, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SG	£289,000	26/08/2022	Detached
Same street 69 PRIORY DRIVE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PT	£195,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
65 CHAPTER ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PU	£225,000	05/08/2022	Detached
38 MINSTER CRESCENT, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3PY	£337,500	25/03/2022	Detached
10 JUBILEE CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SH	£265,000	14/02/2022	Detached
174 MARSH HOUSE LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3SD	£130,000	31/01/2022	Detached
12 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG	£267,000	28/10/2021	Detached
39 RECTORY CLOSE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 3RG	£165,000	28/10/2021	Detached
2 ST JOHNS AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2BR	£230,000	29/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £209,500 (8 sales)

Area average: £253,450 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.9%

10y growth 81.1%

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

1y (index) 5.4%

5y (index) 35.9%

10y (index) 70.3%

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

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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, Turncroft Road, BB3	£800/mo	3	0.24 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Highfield Road, BB3	£695/mo	3	0.31 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Marsh House Lane, BB3	£595/mo	3	0.33 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Poppy Drive, BB3	£1,050/mo	3	0.39 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Redearth Road, BB3	£825/mo	3	0.43 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Victoria St, BB3	£825/mo	3	0.57 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Atlas Road, BB3	£800/mo	3	0.59 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Newton Street, BB3	£800/mo	3	0.7 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £799/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.53%

Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000

Target investor price (1%) £80,000

Gross yield 6.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15.6×

Monthly cashflow £104/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.9%

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).