516 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 5NL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,496 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £322,581 , which equates to approximately £216 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Oct 2010 for £200,000. Since then, the value has increased by £122,581, representing a 61.3% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £322,581 is:

  • 39.9% higher than the average property price on Preston Old Road
  • 4.1% higher than the average in the BB2 5NL postcode area
  • and 67.6% higher 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 7 April 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BB2 5NL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1496 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£322,581
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£216
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

516 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB2 5NL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Apr 2026.

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 11 Aug 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to BB2 5NL

5 th / 12
Price Rank
4% higher than average
1 st / 9
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
7 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Sale History

Today
£322,581
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+61 %
29 Oct 2010
£200,000
Freehold
+42.9 %
22 Feb 2010
£140,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 2 May 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1711 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1550 sq ft
sale price: £286,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2024

Data Sources

The property at 516 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 5NL appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Oct 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 7 Apr 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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