The cheapest houses for sale in Lancashire that are commutable to Manchester - with prices from £20k

A doer-upper property for sale in Blackpool -Credit:Savills / Zoopla
A doer-upper property for sale in Blackpool -Credit:Savills / Zoopla


If you're a first-time buyer looking to get on the property ladder, or are an experienced homebuyer wanting to add another project to your portfolio, there are some bargain houses on the market at the moment not far from Manchester.

A variety of cheap properties, with prices starting from as little as £20,000, have been put up for sale in the Lancashire areas of Accrington, Blackpool, Burnley and Colne, which are within around an hour or less commuting distance to and from the city.

Listed on Zoopla, these properties range from spacious three-bed family homes, to one-bed houses that would make great starter homes. Whilst they each differ in location, size, condition and layout, they are all priced much cheaper than the average cost of a home today.

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LancsLive and M.E.N. have pulled together the five cheapest homes for sale in Lancashire right now, which are likely to get snapped up quick.

Edmund Street, Accrington

£20,000

House on the market in Accrington -Credit:Savills / Zoopla
House on the market in Accrington -Credit:Savills / Zoopla

The cheapest on the list is a £20,000 terrace house in Accrington. Complete with two-bedrooms, the property is in need of modernisation but has a lot of potential.

On the ground floor, there's a hallway, living room, dining room and kitchen. On the first floor, there's two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, there's a rear garden which would be ideal for any families moving in to the property.

The house is well-located for shopping and recreational activities found in Accrington. Bullough Park and Oak Hill Park are nearby, as are the road links via the M65.

You can view more of the listing on Zoopla.

Exchange Street, Blackpool

£30,000

Property for sale in Blackpool -Credit:Savills / Zoopla
Property for sale in Blackpool -Credit:Savills / Zoopla

If you're looking for a project, this Blackpool home could be the one for you. On sale at auction for £30,000, this end of terrace home boasts three bedrooms, a rear yard and a prime location.

Upstairs on the first floor, there's three bedrooms and a bathroom. Downstairs on the ground floor the property has an entrance hall, living room, dining room and kitchen.

Located on Exchange Street, the road can be accessed off Lewtas Street. Amenities for shopping can accessed by visiting Blackpool's town centre, which is close to the home. Claremont Park and North Pier are also nearby, as are the road links for the A584.

You can view more of the listing on Zoopla.

Bond Street, Burnley

£35,000

House on the market in Burnley -Credit:Pattinson / Zoopla
House on the market in Burnley -Credit:Pattinson / Zoopla

Nestled in a neighbourhood with only eight properties, this is a unique opportunity to grab yourself a bargain. As a chance to step onto the property ladder or to add to your portfolio, this home is a must for anyone in the housing market.

The property has one bedroom and one bathroom, along with a kitchen, well-proportioned bathroom, double-glazing and an enclosed yard. On the market for £35k, the property is an end-of-terrace house which is bursting with potential.

Close to local transport links, Burnley Central station, Burnley Barracks station and Burnley Manchester Road station are all under one mile away. Primary and secondary schools are under half a mile away from the property too.

You can view more of the listing on Zoopla.

Lynn Grove, Blackpool

£40,000

A doer-upper property for sale in Blackpool -Credit:Savills / Zoopla
A doer-upper property for sale in Blackpool -Credit:Savills / Zoopla

This terrace house in Blackpool has been put on the market for £40,000. Not only does it benefit from having three bedrooms, but it also boasts both a front and rear garden.

The end-terrace is in need of renovating but it could be a great project for a keen DIYer. On the ground floor is has a lounge, dining room and kitchen, and upstairs are the three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property is ideally located near to Blackpool's amenities including the Pleasure Beach and Stanley Park. It is located on Lynn Grove, accessed off Devonshire Road and Peel Avenue.

You can view more of the listing on Zoopla.

Oak Street, Colne

£40,000

Home for sale in Colne -Credit:Savills / Zoopla
Home for sale in Colne -Credit:Savills / Zoopla

Another doer-upper project has come up for sale for £40,000. The three-bed mews house sits near to the centre of Colne with shopping, transport facilities and Ball Grove Park closeby.

Downstairs on the ground floor it has a hallway, kitchen, living room and dining room, whilst up on the first floor there is a landing which leads to three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is both a front and rear garden as well as a garage.

You can view more of the listing on Zoopla.