285 Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, BB1 5RS is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 3,251 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 £414,789 , which equates to approximately £128 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Sep 2022 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £64,789, representing a 18.5% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £414,789 is:

  • 72.0% higher than the average property price on Whalley Old Road
  • 108.9% higher than the average in the BB1 5RS postcode area
  • and 118.0% 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 21 June 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
3251 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£414,789
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£128
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

285 Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB1 5RS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jun 2022.

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 5 Feb 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BB1 5RS

1 st / 16
Price Rank
109% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
173% bigger than average
10 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB1 5RS , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 12 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 1st out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£414,789
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
9 Sep 2022
£350,000
Leasehold
+2.3 %
29 Mar 2019
£342,000
Leasehold
+23.9 %
13 Aug 2009
£276,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2018
rooms: 6
size: 2659 sq ft
sale price: £69,000
sale date: 15 Oct 2002
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £167,500
sale date: 3 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £27,450
sale date: 22 Sep 1995
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 31 May 2024

Data Sources

The property at 285 Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, BB1 5RS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Sep 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jun 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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