5 Higher Gate, Accrington, BB5 6LH is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 980 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 £184,448 , which equates to approximately £188 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Jul 2018 for £131,000. Since then, the value has increased by £53,448, representing a 40.8% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £184,448 is:

  • 22.9% lower than the average property price on Higher Gate
  • 15.9% lower than the average in the BB5 6LH postcode area
  • and 27.0% higher than the average price for Accrington as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 18 February 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in BB5 6LH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£184,448
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£188
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Higher Gate, Accrington, Hyndburn, Lancashire, BB5 6LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Feb 2023.

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 4 Mar 2013, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 62.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 53% 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, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BB5 6LH

5 th / 13
Price Rank
16% lower than average
6 th / 8
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
4 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB5 6LH , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 8 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£184,448
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
13 Jul 2018
£131,000
Leasehold
+6.5 %
8 Jul 2013
£123,000
Leasehold
+51.9 %
12 Sep 2003
£81,000
Leasehold
+170.5 %
22 Nov 2001
£29,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2017
rooms: 3
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2014
rooms: 3
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £124,500
sale date: 20 Jun 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1701 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1970 sq ft
sale price: £245,500
sale date: 30 Apr 2019

Data Sources

The property at 5 Higher Gate, Accrington, BB5 6LH appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Jul 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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