173 Chester Close, Blackburn, BB1 1RE is a leasehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £103,376 , which equates to approximately £106 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 May 2003 for £30,500. Since then, the value has increased by £72,876, representing a 238.9% increase, or approximately 10.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £103,376 is:

  • 59.2% higher than the average property price on Chester Close
  • 5.6% higher than the average in the BB1 1RE postcode area
  • and 45.7% lower 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 22 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£103,376
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£106
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

173 Chester Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB1 1RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Mar 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Mar 2016, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BB1 1RE

15 th / 29
Price Rank
6% higher than average
4 th / 22
Size Rank
50% bigger than average
20 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB1 1RE , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 22 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 4th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£103,376
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+239 %
8 May 2003
£30,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2019

Data Sources

The property at 173 Chester Close, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB1 1RE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 May 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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