188, Sandy Lane, BB3 0PL

188 Sandy Lane is a 87 m² / 936 sq ft semi-detached home in Lower Darwen. It sold for £142,000 in August 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £182k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £115k to £221k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Aug 2021 £142,000 11.2% 9.1%
Feb 2019 £109,000 1.0% -0.7%
Jun 2015 £105,000 1.5% -0.8%
Feb 2004 £88,500 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 188, Sandy Lane.

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Internal area
87 square metres (936 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,632 per square metre (£152 per square foot) in Aug 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,097 per square metre (£195 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 2021 £142,000 £1,632 £182,479 £2,097
Feb 2019 £109,000 £1,253 £166,744 £1,917
Jun 2015 £105,000 £1,207 £184,482 £2,120
Feb 2004 £88,500 £1,017 £236,507 £2,718

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 87 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £182,479. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Lower Darwen are now selling for between £1,320 and £2,540 per square metre (£122 and £235 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 87 m², this implies a valuation between £115,000 and £221,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
B
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 188 Sandy Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 21/04/2021. It last appeared Aug 2021.
Photos:

There are 14 archived estate agent listing photos for 188 Sandy Lane.

Photos for 188 Sandy Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
EPC Inspections
Summary:
11 April 2013 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
87 sqm (936 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

188 Sandy Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £182,479.
  • Based on an internal area of 87 m² and recent prices in Lower Darwen, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £115,000 to £221,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 188 Sandy Lane last sold for £142,000 in August 2021.

HouseMetric shows 188 Sandy Lane as 87 m² (936 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 11 April 2013. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 188 Sandy Lane was in council tax band B. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

188 Sandy Lane is in postcode BB3 0PL, in Lower Darwen. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Sandy Lane, BB3 0PL or analysis of the Lower Darwen property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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