49 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RH is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £204,600 , which equates to approximately £280 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jun 2022 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,600, representing a 24.0% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £204,600 is:

  • 1.5% lower than the average property price on Openshaw Drive
  • 12.1% higher than the average in the BB1 8RH postcode area
  • and 7.5% 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 9 February 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BB1 8RH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£204,600
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£280
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB1 8RH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Feb 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 8 Feb 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 195.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BB1 8RH

25 th / 55
Price Rank
12% higher than average
26 th / 44
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
20 th / 44
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BB1 8RH , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 25th out of 55. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 44 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 26th out of 44 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£204,600
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
24 Jun 2022
£165,000
Leasehold
+73.7 %
28 Jun 2013
£95,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £187,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2025
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 1 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2022

Data Sources

The property at 49 Openshaw Drive, Blackburn, BB1 8RH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jun 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Feb 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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