47 Rectory Close, Darwen, BB3 3RG is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £207,523 , which equates to approximately £241 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Sep 2017 for £136,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,523, representing a 52.6% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £207,523 is:

  • 27.3% lower than the average property price on Rectory Close
  • 18.0% lower than the average in the BB3 3RG postcode area
  • and 11.6% higher than the average price for Darwen as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 22 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£207,523
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£241
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

47 Rectory Close, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3RG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jun 2017.

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 22 Oct 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to BB3 3RG

1 st / 22
Price Rank
18% lower than average
5 th / 18
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
5 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB3 3RG , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 1st out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£207,523
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+53 %
15 Sep 2017
£136,000
Leasehold
-25.5 %
26 Jan 2007
£182,500
Leasehold
+20.9 %
21 Sep 2004
£151,000
Leasehold
+43.8 %
27 Sep 2002
£105,000
Leasehold
+191.7 %
29 Apr 1996
£36,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £305,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2024
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £251,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2023
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 25 Aug 2021
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £134,950
sale date: 28 May 2004

Data Sources

The property at 47 Rectory Close, Darwen, BB3 3RG appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Sep 2017. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jun 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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