5 Swallow Drive, Blackburn, BB1 6LE is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £98,453 , which equates to approximately £187 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 2023 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,453, representing a 15.8% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £98,453 is:

  • 21.9% higher than the average property price on Swallow Drive
  • 23.9% higher than the average in the BB1 6LE postcode area
  • and 51.5% lower than the average price for Blackburn as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 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 4 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£98,453
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£187
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Swallow Drive, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB1 6LE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Feb 2016.

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 Dec 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BB1 6LE

4 th / 11
Price Rank
24% higher than average
5 th / 8
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
2 nd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BB1 6LE , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 8 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£98,453
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
29 Sep 2023
£85,000
Leasehold
+388.5 %
12 Nov 1999
£17,400
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £13,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2002

Data Sources

The property at 5 Swallow Drive, Blackburn, BB1 6LE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Sep 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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