Moorcroft, Darwen
Moorcroft, Darwen
Description & Estimates
The public record lists Moorcroft, Darwen as a freehold house sitting on a 688 m2 plot.
Comparison with its neighbours suggests a period house with 1,695 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms.
Moorcroft, Darwen has an estimated sale value of £447,248 and an estimated rental value of £2,056 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Astley Bank, Darwen, BB3 lies within the BB3 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Moorcroft, Darwen has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2007 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Moorcroft, Darwen would be worth £469,610, with a potential rental value of £2,158 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £415,940, with a rental value of £1,912 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 Moorcroft, Darwen has increased by £410 (0.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £57 (2.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.5%.
Plot Size
Moorcroft, Darwen occupies a 688 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 13 other houses in this postcode, 11 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Sold Prices
Moorcroft, Darwen last changed hands on 27th April 2007, selling for £460,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 25.5% since April 2007.
- Sold Apr 2007£460,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 670 metres of Moorcroft, Darwen across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 2, Melville Gardens, Darwen, BB3 2RA, a leasehold house, sold at £380,000 on the 15th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in BB3.
- Sold Aug 2025£380,000 | 4 Bed House2, Melville Gardens, Darwen, BB3 2RA2, Melville Gardens, Darwen, BB3 2RA
- Sold May 2021£390,000 | 4 Bed HouseKebbs Cottage, Astley Bank, Darwen, BB3 2QBKebbs Cottage, Astley Bank, Darwen, BB3 2QB
- Sold Apr 2019£3,000 | 4 Bed HouseBraeside, Ashleigh Street, Darwen, BB3 2JSBraeside, Ashleigh Street, Darwen, BB3 2JS
•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 Moorcroft, Darwen as the 9th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 13 addresses on Astley Bank, Darwen, BB3.
Against the BB3 postcode district average, it is £271k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mSt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
- 600mAshleigh Primary School
- 900mDarwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
- 900mDarwen Aldridge Community Academy
- 1.2kmDarwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
- 3.2kmDarwen Vale High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Darwen station is the nearest stop to Moorcroft, Darwen at 1.3 kilometres away.
- 1.3kmDarwen
- 4.8kmEntwistle
- 5.9kmMill Hill (Lancs)
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.
