23 Gorse Road, Blackburn, BB2 6LZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 3,509 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 £431,493 , which equates to approximately £123 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Mar 2005 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £216,493, representing a 100.7% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £431,493 is:

  • 67.4% higher than the average property price on Gorse Road
  • 62.9% higher than the average in the BB2 6LZ postcode area
  • and 126.7% 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 7 December 2015, 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
3509 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£431,493
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£123
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23 Gorse Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 6LZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Dec 2015.

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 12 Dec 2013. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 17.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 2% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to BB2 6LZ

6 th / 23
Price Rank
63% higher than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
132% bigger than average
15 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB2 6LZ , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 16 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 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£431,493
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+101 %
16 Mar 2005
£215,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 10
size: 3574 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2022
rooms: 9
size: 2260 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2002
rooms: 7
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £67,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2001
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025

Data Sources

The property at 23 Gorse Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 6LZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Mar 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Dec 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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