170 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DZ is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,722 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 £217,248 , which equates to approximately £126 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Mar 1995 for £45,000. Since then, the value has increased by £172,248, representing a 382.8% increase, or approximately 12.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £217,248 is:

  • 28.9% higher than the average property price on Shear Brow
  • 39.3% higher than the average in the BB1 8DZ postcode area
  • and 14.2% higher than the average price for Blackburn as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 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 21 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1722 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£217,248
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£126
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

170 Shear Brow, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8DZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jun 2016.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Gas instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Jun 2015, when the property was rated D. The current rating of G reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 86.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system changed from from main system to gas instantaneous at point of use, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Gas instantaneous at point of use
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to BB1 8DZ

6 th / 41
Price Rank
39% higher than average
5 th / 27
Size Rank
49% bigger than average
18 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB1 8DZ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 27 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 5th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£217,248
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+383 %
6 Mar 1995
£45,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1930 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2009
rooms: 7
size: 1765 sq ft
sale price: £36,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2000
rooms: 8
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £34,000
sale date: 28 Oct 1997
rooms: 7
size: 1808 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 3 Apr 1996

Data Sources

The property at 170 Shear Brow, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8DZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Mar 1995. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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