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16 Portland Street, Darwen, BB3 2JJ

UPRN:100010777199Terrace Property2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (59)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-04T04:00:03.549151+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-23T06:30:50.224961+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T07:53:31.494853+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
16 Portland Street, Darwen, BB3 2JJ

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
7 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£114,000
£109k - £120kHigh
Estimate
£114k
Range
£109k – £120k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£750 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
8.42%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

16 Portland Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (54/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
17/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
54/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 17
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£114,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield8.42%
1y Growth+55.4%
3y Growth-0.1%
5y Growth+2.0%
10y Growth+3.7%
Last Sold Price£68,200 (2024-03-28)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BB3 2JJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 10/26/0470
    Proposed front dormer and enlargement of rear dormer
    Pending
  • 10/26/0368
    Remove 7no. Ash trees affected by Ash dieback
    Approved
  • 10/26/0359
    Erection of single storey rear extension
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-03-28
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
10 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,502
Population Density6,832 /km²
Owner Occupied65%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 65%65+ 16%

Schools Nearby

  • Ashleigh Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Aurora Woodlands School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
    0.5 mi
    -

1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 2 Portland Street
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    £95k
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  • 40 Portland Street
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    £134k
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  • 13 Portland Street
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    £65k
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  • 17 Portland Street
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    £81k
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