Sold Terraced

Park Road

Darwen, BB3, BB3 2LB

2 beds 1 baths Listed 6 Feb 2025 (-507d)

£140,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (838 years remaining on lease)

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£135,000

Local average

£104,169 (+34.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,015 of 33,755)

Street crime

83 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Highly sought after location
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Two separate reception rooms
  • Large windows with natural light
  • Close to public transport
  • Close to local amenities and schools
  • Nearby parks and walking routes
  • Many original features
  • Viewing Essential To Fully Appreciate

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

We are delighted to present to the market a well-maintained terraced property for sale, situated in a highly sought-after location. This property is in good condition and presents an optimal choice for first-time buyers.
This property features two spacious reception rooms, each with their own unique charm. The first reception room is a separate space, boasting a beautiful fireplace that adds a warm and cosy touch to the room. The second reception room provides a spacious area for relaxation or entertaining, featuring large windows that allow plenty of natural light to flood the room, as well as another charming fireplace.
The house offers two generously-sized double bedrooms, both of which enjoy ample natural light. The master bedroom, in particular, is a highlight of this property. The family bathroom is spacious and well-designed, perfect for all your needs.
The property also includes a naturally lit kitchen, equipped with all the essentials. This room is perfect for preparing meals in a light-infused environment.
Situated near public transport links, local amenities, green spaces, and nearby schools, this property provides an optimal combination of convenience and lifestyle. Enjoy the benefits of nearby parks, walking routes, and cycling routes, adding to the appeal of the location.
This property is well-appointed with a timeless elegance, further accentuated by unique features like the fireplaces. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a beautiful home in a prime location, and we recommend arranging a viewing at your earliest convenience.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Darwen

Duckworths Estate Agents

Reference: 157866242

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
12 Park Road, DARWEN 67 86 80 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
15 Park Road, DARWEN 64 85 84 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
17 Park Road, DARWEN 68 85 82 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
18, Park Road, DARWEN 41 79 77 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
22 Park Road, DARWEN 60 86 83 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
22 Park Road, DARWEN 62 84 77 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
23 Park Road, DARWEN 67 80 101 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
24 Park Road, DARWEN 63 84 72 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
25, Park Road, DARWEN 69 85 69 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
32 Park Road, DARWEN 69 83 76 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
35 Park Road, DARWEN 56 76 90 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
39 Park Road, DARWEN 65 85 105 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
40 Park Road, DARWEN 63 69 90 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
43 Park Road, DARWEN 70 85 95 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
47 PARK ROAD, DARWEN, DARWEN 63 78 90 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

No sales history found for this property in Land Registry Price Paid data.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
20 ALFRED STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2JW £118,000 23/12/2025 Terraced
35 SWAN STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2LW £80,000 12/12/2025 Terraced
15 MARIA STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2JN £89,950 04/12/2025 Terraced
27 ALBERT STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2LU £158,000 28/11/2025 Terraced
49 CEMETERY ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2LZ £170,000 07/11/2025 Terraced
90 WATERY LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2EB £85,000 21/12/2023 Terraced
4 WATERFIELD AVENUE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2EE £138,000 07/12/2023 Terraced
82 WATERY LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2EB £147,000 17/11/2023 Terraced
Same street 43 PARK ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2LB £165,000 10/11/2023 Terraced
544 - 546 BOLTON ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2JR £63,500 07/11/2023 Terraced
50 PORTLAND STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2JJ £138,000 26/09/2023 Terraced
106 WATERY LANE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2EB £133,500 11/08/2023 Terraced
24 MARIA STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2JN £59,000 14/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 6 PARK ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2LB £141,000 09/06/2023 Terraced
37 SWAN STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2LW £108,000 26/05/2023 Terraced
12 IVY TERRACE, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2LF £150,000 19/05/2023 Terraced
22 MARIA STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2JN £70,000 25/04/2023 Terraced
46 PORTLAND STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2JJ £80,000 01/03/2023 Terraced
13 DUXBURY STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2LA £135,000 19/12/2022 Terraced
519 BOLTON ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2JP £64,000 29/11/2022 Terraced
24 EPWORTH STREET, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2QR £147,570 28/10/2022 Terraced
8 KNOWLESLY ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2NE £125,000 28/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 51 PARK ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2LB £165,000 26/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 59 PARK ROAD, DARWEN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB3 2LB £145,000 31/01/2022 Terraced

Street average: £154,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £112,976 (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 16.5%

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

1y (index) -1.3%
5y (index) 26.7%
10y (index) 64.5%

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: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Ivy Terrace

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Darwen by Park Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Darwen by Blackpool Street 0.1 miles
Shop McColls @ Darwen 1.0 miles
Shop Rushtons Bacon Stall 1.0 miles
Train station Darwen 1.2 miles
Train station Entwistle 2.6 miles
Hospital The Beardwood Hospital 5.5 miles
Hospital Bolton Hospice 7.0 miles
University University of Greater Manchester 7.5 miles
University University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence 7.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 39
Anti-social behaviour 16
Criminal damage and arson 6
Other theft 5
Public order 4
Drugs 3
Vehicle crime 3
Burglary 2
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 83

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
Ashleigh Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 31 Oct 2012
Aurora Woodlands School Other 0.2 miles Good — 15 May 2022
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 20 Oct 2017
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen Primary 0.6 miles Good — 9 Nov 2015
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 8 May 2022

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Radford Street, BB3 £700/mo 2 0.68 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £700/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.5%
Max investor price (0.8%) £87,500
Target investor price (1%) £70,000
Gross yield 6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.7×
Monthly cashflow £54/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.6%
  • 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).

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