2 West Leigh Road, Blackburn, BB1 8JR is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,851 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 £264,094 , which equates to approximately £143 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Feb 2013 for £152,000. Since then, the value has increased by £112,094, representing a 73.7% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £264,094 is:

  • 14.4% lower than the average property price on West Leigh Road
  • 4.8% lower than the average in the BB1 8JR postcode area
  • and 38.8% 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 28 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1851 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£264,094
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£143
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 West Leigh Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB1 8JR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Nov 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Aug 2010. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BB1 8JR

19 th / 25
Price Rank
5% lower than average
2 nd / 17
Size Rank
55% bigger than average
17 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
39% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB1 8JR , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 17 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 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£264,094
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
8 Feb 2013
£152,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2007
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2021
rooms: 9
size: 2562 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 23 Dec 2003
rooms: 6
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £192,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2018

Data Sources

The property at 2 West Leigh Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB1 8JR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Feb 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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