8 Rectory Close, Darwen, BB3 3RG is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £217,504 , which equates to approximately £337 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jun 2013 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £92,504, representing a 74.0% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £217,504 is:

  • 23.8% lower than the average property price on Rectory Close
  • 14.1% lower than the average in the BB3 3RG postcode area
  • and 17.0% higher than the average price for Darwen as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 September 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BB3 3RG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£217,504
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£337
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 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 18 Apr 2014.

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 18 Sep 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to BB3 3RG

9 th / 22
Price Rank
14% lower than average
17 th / 18
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
2 nd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BB3 3RG , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 9th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd 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 17th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£217,504
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
21 Jun 2013
£125,000
Leasehold
+84.1 %
24 Feb 2000
£67,900
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

37 Rectory Close, Darwen, BB3 3RG
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
39 Rectory Close, Darwen, BB3 3RG
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2021
21 Rectory Close, Darwen, BB3 3RG
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 8 Apr 2021
23 Rectory Close, Darwen, BB3 3RG
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2019
16 Rectory Close, Darwen, BB3 3RG
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 18 May 2018

Data Sources

The property at 8 Rectory Close, Darwen, BB3 3RG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Jun 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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