Watery Lane - BB3 2ET
Key Postcode Insights
BB3 2ET is a residential postcode situated on Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 207th largest and 118th most expensive of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 3 houses and 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £94,753
- 10 Year change
- up 44.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £658pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £103/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.3%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BB3 2ET is a residential postcode situated on Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 207th largest and 118th most expensive of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 3 houses and 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £94,753
- 10 Year change
- up 44.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £658pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £103/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.3%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BB3 2ET
- 8 Watery Lane
2 Bed Period Flat
- 11 Watery Lane
4 Bed Period House
- 13 Watery Lane
3 Bed Period House
- 14 Watery Lane
Building | 2 Flats
- 20 Watery Lane
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BB3 2ET sold for £109,000 on 25th November 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 46.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £94,753.
The BB3 2ET Sales Market has increased by 44.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.6% | £94,753 |
| June 2025 | 7.6% | £95,280 |
| June 2024 | -1.5% | £88,589 |
| June 2023 | 4.9% | £89,914 |
| June 2022 | 8.1% | £85,734 |
| June 2021 | 9.3% | £79,308 |
| June 2020 | 5.1% | £72,569 |
| June 2019 | -0.4% | £69,031 |
| June 2018 | 2.8% | £69,328 |
| June 2017 | 2.7% | £67,441 |
| June 2016 | 1% | £65,659 |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £65,014 |
| June 2014 | 2.1% | £63,399 |
| June 2013 | -1.5% | £62,090 |
| June 2012 | -3.6% | £63,061 |
| June 2011 | -2.8% | £65,441 |
| June 2010 | 1.1% | £67,294 |
| June 2009 | -11.2% | £66,536 |
| June 2008 | -3.7% | £74,967 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £77,854 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £658.
The BB3 2ET Rental Market has increased by 51.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £658pcm |
| June 2025 | 6% | £643pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.8% | £607pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.7% | £557pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.7% | £518pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £480pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £450pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.7% | £441pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.6% | £438pcm |
| June 2017 | 0% | £436pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.2% | £436pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £430pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.3% | £420pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.8% | £421pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.5% | £425pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.7% | £427pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.4% | £415pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.5% | £410pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.9% | £429pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £421pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 25th November 2021 for £109,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 46.8%. The postcode has had a total of 12 sales since 1995.
BB3 2ET has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Nov 2021£109,000 | 3 Bed House13, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET13, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET
- Sold Dec 2015£61,000 | 3 Bed House13, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET13, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET
- Sold Nov 2013£55,000 | 3 Bed House13, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET13, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET
- Sold Feb 2013£35,000 | 3 Bed House13, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET13, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET
- Sold Oct 2010£60,000 | 2 Bed Flat8, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET8, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET
Nearby Postcodes
BB3 2ET is the 207th largest and the 118th most expensive postcode out of the 859 postcodes in the BB3 area.
- BB3 2JE, Cocker Street, Darwen, BB3BB3 2JE6 Addresses|28 m away
- BB3 2HD, The Mews, Darwen, BB3BB3 2HD5 Addresses|44 m away
- BB3 2EX, Bentley Street, Darwen, BB3BB3 2EX19 Addresses|44 m away
- BB3 2ER, Clough Street, Darwen, BB3BB3 2ER6 Addresses|90 m away
- BB3 2EU, Causeway Street, Darwen, BB3BB3 2EU1 Addresses|93 m away
Property Types
- 3 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 period flat built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (3)
- period flat (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2025£1,080,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 1, Alfmill 96, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2EBFlat 1, Alfmill 96, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2EB
- Sold Oct 2019£360,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 1, Alfmill 96, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2EBFlat 1, Alfmill 96, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2EB
- Sold Jan 2004£235,000 | 3 Bed HouseUnit A, Watery Lane Works, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2EBUnit A, Watery Lane Works, Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2EB
Schools Nearby
- Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy500 m away
- Ashleigh Primary School700 m away
- Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School800 m away
- Darwen Aldridge Community Academy1.2 km away
- Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio1.7 km away
- Darwen Vale High School3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BB3 2ET is Darwen station, which is 1.6 kilometres away.
- Darwen|1.6 km away
- Entwistle|4.2 km away
- Mill Hill (Lancs)|6.4 km away
- Cherry Tree|6.8 km away
