8 Sydney Street, Darwen, BB3 2QW is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 657 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 £117,245 , which equates to approximately £179 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Oct 2016 for £75,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,245, representing a 56.3% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £117,245 is:

  • 11.5% higher than the average property price on Sydney Street
  • 16.8% higher than the average in the BB3 2QW postcode area
  • and 36.9% lower 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 9 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£117,245
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£179
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Sydney Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2QW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Oct 2015.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Jul 2015, and the property received the same rating of E with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 52.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 270 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to BB3 2QW

13 th / 25
Price Rank
17% higher than average
19 th / 25
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
9 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BB3 2QW , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£117,245
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
4 Oct 2016
£75,000
Leasehold
+400 %
19 Jan 2001
£15,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £62,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £88,000
sale date: 22 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2023
rooms: 5
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £89,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2023

Data Sources

The property at 8 Sydney Street, Darwen, BB3 2QW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Oct 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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