126 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,948 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £283,333 , which equates to approximately £145 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Feb 2017 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,333, representing a 61.9% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £283,333 is:

  • 39.3% lower than the average property price on Preston New Road
  • 13.7% higher than the average in the BB2 6BU postcode area
  • and 48.9% higher than the average price for Blackburn as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BB2 6BU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1948 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£283,333
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£145
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

126 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 6BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Sep 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Aug 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to gas multipoint, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to BB2 6BU

6 th / 17
Price Rank
14% higher than average
6 th / 17
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
7 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BB2 6BU , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£283,333
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
6 Feb 2017
£175,000
Leasehold
+16.7 %
11 Mar 2005
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1744 sq ft
sale price: £253,750
sale date: 5 Jan 2018
rooms: 9
size: 2142 sq ft
sale price: £59,950
sale date: 6 Dec 2001
rooms: 9
size: 2196 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 29 Nov 1995

Data Sources

The property at 126 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Feb 2017. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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