40 Spencer Street, Accrington, BB5 6SY is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £106,704 , which equates to approximately £124 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jan 2003 for £29,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,704, representing a 267.9% increase, or approximately 11.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £106,704 is:

  • 20.1% lower than the average property price on Spencer Street
  • 13.6% lower than the average in the BB5 6SY postcode area
  • and 26.5% lower than the average price for Accrington as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 February 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£106,704
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£124
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Spencer Street, Accrington, Hyndburn, Lancashire, BB5 6SY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Feb 2025.

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 18 Feb 2022, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BB5 6SY

42 nd / 50
Price Rank
14% lower than average
25 th / 38
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
31 st / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in BB5 6SY , this house's estimated value ranks 42th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 38 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 25th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£106,704
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+268 %
10 Jan 2003
£29,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2025
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2023
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2023
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 40 Spencer Street, Accrington, Hyndburn, Lancashire, BB5 6SY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 Jan 2003. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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