174 Sandy Lane, Darwen, BB3 0PL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,528 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £281,752 , which equates to approximately £184 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jan 2026 for £271,250. Since then, the value has increased by £10,502, representing a 3.9% increase, or approximately 9.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,752 is:

  • 46.2% higher than the average property price on Sandy Lane
  • 46.1% higher than the average in the BB3 0PL postcode area
  • and 59.8% higher than the average price for Darwen as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 1 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1528 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£281,752
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£184
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

174 Sandy Lane, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0PL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Nov 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Oct 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 17.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to roof room(s), ceiling insulated, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), ceiling insulated
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BB3 0PL

2 nd / 30
Price Rank
46% higher than average
1 st / 22
Size Rank
40% bigger than average
12 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£281,752
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
14 Jan 2026
£271,250
Freehold
+48.6 %
16 Dec 2010
£182,500
Freehold
+265 %
10 Sep 1999
£50,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £151,000
sale date: 20 May 2022
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2025
rooms: 4
size: 687 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 21 Apr 2011
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2022

Data Sources

The property at 174 Sandy Lane, Darwen, BB3 0PL appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jan 2026. It also has four Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 1 Nov 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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