5 St James Street, Blackburn, BB2 4HD is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,195 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £134,849 , which equates to approximately £113 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 May 2016 for £78,750. Since then, the value has increased by £56,099, representing a 71.2% increase, or approximately 7.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £134,849 is:

  • 41.3% higher than the average property price on St James Street
  • 30.1% higher than the average in the BB2 4HD postcode area
  • and 29.1% lower than the average price for Blackburn 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 28 December 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1195 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£134,849
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£113
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 St James Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 4HD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Dec 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 5 Apr 2016, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 69.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average 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
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BB2 4HD

8 th / 13
Price Rank
30% higher than average
1 st / 11
Size Rank
32% bigger than average
11 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB2 4HD , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 11 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 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£134,849
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
27 May 2016
£78,750
Leasehold
+57.7 %
12 Jan 2004
£49,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £93,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2008
rooms: 6
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2007

Data Sources

The property at 5 St James Street, Blackburn, BB2 4HD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 May 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Dec 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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