261 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6PL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,895 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 £346,147 , which equates to approximately £120 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jun 2021 for £265,000. Since then, the value has increased by £81,147, representing a 30.6% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £346,147 is:

  • 25.8% lower than the average property price on Preston New Road
  • 20.8% higher than the average in the BB2 6PL postcode area
  • and 81.9% 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 28 February 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2895 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£346,147
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£120
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

261 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 6PL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Feb 2017.

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 a secondary heating system. The cylinder is not fitted with a thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Apr 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from secondary system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation, 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 very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From secondary system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BB2 6PL

9 th / 21
Price Rank
21% higher than average
6 th / 18
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
12 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB2 6PL , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 18 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 6th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£346,147
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+31 %
21 Jun 2021
£265,000
Leasehold
+20.5 %
25 Oct 2016
£220,000
Leasehold
+214.3 %
25 Sep 1998
£70,000
Leasehold
+3.7 %
27 Jan 1998
£67,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 9
size: 3122 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2022
rooms: 9
size: 3186 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2022
rooms: 9
size: 2723 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 20 Feb 2015
rooms: 10
size: 3111 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022
rooms: 8
size: 2669 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 1 Mar 1996

Data Sources

The property at 261 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6PL appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Jun 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Feb 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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