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Higher Whittlestone Head Farm, Whittlestone Head, Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 3RS

UPRN:10010315841Detached House4 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (58)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T06:55:31.122131+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:25:23.275388+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refresh
Higher Whittlestone Head Farm, Whittlestone Head, Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 3RS

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
16 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,042,000
£834k - £1.25MLow
Estimate
£1.04M
Range
£834k – £1.25M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,900
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,900
Yield
5.64%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Higher Whittlestone Head Farm earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 57/100. Investment score 50/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (0/100). 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 NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
57/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
50/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
Walkability
0/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 4
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,042,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,900
Gross Yield5.64%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.1%
5y Growth+2.0%
10y Growth+3.7%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BB3 3RS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 10/26/0220
    Change of use of agricultural land to equestrian use and construction of an outdoor riding arena with associated fencing and landscaping (part-retrospective)
    Approved
  • 10/26/0206
    Extension to existing agricultural storage building
    Approved
  • 10/26/0157
    Non-material amendments pursuant to planning application 10/25/0826 "Proposed conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation and erection of a single-storey side extension featuring glazed link corridor. External alterations to existing dwelling, installation of decking and timber canopy / posts with decorative planters and two stable block" - alteration to the design of the front elevation of the garage to introduce dwarf walls either side of the patio doors
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
4 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£27,502
Population Density66 /km²
Owner Occupied85%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 64%65+ 19%
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Schools Nearby

  • Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
    1.2 mi
    Good
  • Ashleigh Primary School
    1.6 mi
    Good
  • Aurora Woodlands School
    1.6 mi
    Good
  • Lower Pastures
    1.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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  • The Barn Whittlestone Head
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    £185k
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