161 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BN is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,659 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 £250,931 , which equates to approximately £94 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Feb 2004 for £95,000. Since then, the value has increased by £155,931, representing a 164.1% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £250,931 is:

  • 46.2% lower than the average property price on Preston New Road
  • 29.8% higher than the average in the BB2 6BN postcode area
  • and 31.9% higher than the average price for Blackburn as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 21 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2659 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£250,931
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£94
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

161 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 6BN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Aug 2025.

The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Feb 2014, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to F, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 2100%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from no low energy lighting to below average lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
No system present: electric heaters assumed
Very Poor
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Very Poor

Compared to BB2 6BN

4 th / 11
Price Rank
30% higher than average
2 nd / 8
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BB2 6BN , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 8 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£250,931
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+164 %
4 Feb 2004
£95,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 10
size: 2971 sq ft
sale price: £76,000
sale date: 16 Jun 1997

Data Sources

The property at 161 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 6BN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Feb 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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