Worst House on the Street Logo
Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 - Image 1
Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 - Image 2
Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 - Image 3

Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1

West Midlands

£140,000

Listed on 26/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached
Area
718 sqft

Description

This two-bedroom semi-detached house presents a promising opportunity for renovation in the desirable Shadsworth area of Blackburn. Set on a generous plot, the property is ideal for buyers looking to update and personalize their living space. The accommodation includes a spacious living room, a kitchen that requires refurbishment, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a bathroom. There is also potential to reconfigure the first floor to create a third bedroom, subject to necessary permissions. The exterior features established gardens that offer ample outdoor space, perfect for gardening enthusiasts or those looking to enhance the property further. Conveniently located near local schools and amenities, the home provides easy access to the M65 motorway network, making it suitable for commuters. With considerable scope to add value, this property is an excellent opportunity for those aiming to create their ideal family home.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This two-bedroom semi-detached home in Shadsworth presents an intriguing opportunity for buyers looking to create their ideal family space. With a competitive asking price of £140,000, which is slightly below the local average, this property offers a solid entry point for a renovation project, especially given its generous outdoor space and potential for reconfiguration.

However, the interior is dated and shows signs of wear across the living room, bedrooms, and kitchen, which will require a significant refurbishment. The estimated renovation costs of £40,000 to £60,000 could stretch the overall budget, leaving all-in costs at a level that may not yield a satisfactory return versus local benchmarks. This is an important consideration for prospective buyers, as the combined purchase and renovation expenses exceed the implied current local average value. The garden space does add a bonus for potential enhancement, but the interior updates will be essential for maximizing this property's appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Generous outdoor space that can be enhanced further.
  • Potential to reconfigure the first floor to create a third bedroom, subject to consents.

Key risks

  • Overall refurbishment costs could leave total investment above local value benchmarks.
  • Total commitment could reach about £190,000 including the asking price and quoted works of about £50,000 — around 26% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today — current-condition benchmarks only, not after-works GDV.

Unlock the full analysis

Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.

Sign up free

Already have an account? Sign in

Interested in similar properties?

Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.

Sign in to create alert

Map

Location

Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1
Loading map...

Finance

Mortgage calculator

Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.

£
£
£
%
%
years

Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£529
Based on a loan of £105,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Tax

Stamp duty calculator

Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.

Services

Next steps

Explore services to help you with this property purchase.

Get help with this property

Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.

Allcott Associates