8, Watson Street
8, Watson Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 8, Watson Street, Accrington to be a period freehold house with 904 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 89.6 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
8, Watson Street, Accrington has an estimated sale value of £121,715 and an estimated rental value of £834 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Watson Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 lies in the borough of Hyndburn, within the BB5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Watson Street, Accrington has 51 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Watson Street, Accrington would be worth £127,801, with a potential rental value of £876 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £113,195, with a rental value of £776 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 8, Watson Street, Accrington has risen by £3,192 (2.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £25 (3.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 8.2%.
Plot Size
8, Watson Street, Accrington occupies a 90 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 15 other houses in this postcode, 12 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 9th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Watson Street, Accrington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 24 Jan 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, Watson Street, Accrington last changed hands on 4th August 2017, selling for £89,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 5 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 70.6% since August 2017.
- Sold Aug 2017£89,000
- Sold Mar 2008£89,000
- Sold Dec 2002£42,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 530 metres of 8, Watson Street, Accrington across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 12, Watson Street, Accrington, BB5 3HH, a freehold house, sold at £100,000 on the 18th March 2025.
Read more about house prices in BB5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 8, Watson Street, Accrington as the 7th largest and the 7th most expensive of the 15 addresses on Watson Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5.
Against the BB5 postcode district average, it is £23k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
- 400mOswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
- 400mOswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
- 200mRhyddings
- 1.0kmMount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
- 2.2kmAccrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Church & Oswaldtwistle station is the nearest stop to 8, Watson Street, Accrington at 700 metres away.
- 700mChurch & Oswaldtwistle
- 1.8kmAccrington
- 2.8kmRishton
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
