197 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4HZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,981 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 £238,615 , which equates to approximately £120 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jan 2017 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £63,615, representing a 36.4% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £238,615 is:

  • 15.6% higher than the average property price on Reads Avenue
  • 15.8% higher than the average in the FY1 4HZ postcode area
  • and 43.3% higher than the average price for Blackpool 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 17 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in FY1 4HZ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1981 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£238,615
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£120
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

197 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4HZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Apr 2024.

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 1 Dec 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to FY1 4HZ

5 th / 15
Price Rank
16% higher than average
5 th / 11
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
5 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in FY1 4HZ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£238,615
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
6 Jan 2017
£175,000
Leasehold
+6.1 %
30 Mar 2016
£165,000
Leasehold
-13.2 %
30 May 2007
£190,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

88 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4JJ
rooms: 7
size: 1798 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 18 Mar 2022
105 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4JH
rooms: 6
size: 1819 sq ft
sale price: £139,800
sale date: 27 Oct 2017
120 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4JJ
rooms: 7
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2015
98 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4JJ
rooms: 7
size: 1991 sq ft
sale price: £43,200
sale date: 8 Feb 2001

Data Sources

The property at 197 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4HZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Jan 2017. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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