265 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6PL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,723 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 £241,199 , which equates to approximately £89 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Feb 2015 for £137,500. Since then, the value has increased by £103,699, representing a 75.4% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £241,199 is:

  • 48.3% lower than the average property price on Preston New Road
  • 15.8% lower than the average in the BB2 6PL postcode area
  • and 26.7% higher than the average price for Blackburn 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 5 August 2014, 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
2723 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£241,199
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£89
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

265 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 6PL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Feb 2014. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 15.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation 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 poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 68% 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 main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BB2 6PL

19 th / 21
Price Rank
16% lower than average
8 th / 18
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
16 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB2 6PL , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th 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 8th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£241,199
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
20 Feb 2015
£137,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 10
size: 3111 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022
rooms: 10
size: 2379 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2017
rooms: 9
size: 2691 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2010
rooms: 8
size: 2777 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 19 Apr 1996
rooms: 8
size: 2669 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 1 Mar 1996

Data Sources

The property at 265 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 6PL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Feb 2015. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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