551 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 5NU is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 969 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 £270,492 , which equates to approximately £279 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 May 2016 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £105,492, representing a 63.9% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £270,492 is:

  • 33.2% higher than the average property price on Preston Old Road
  • 14.8% higher than the average in the BB2 5NU postcode area
  • and 46.8% 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 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£270,492
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£279
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

551 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 5NU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Mar 2015.

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 Sep 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BB2 5NU

7 th / 19
Price Rank
15% higher than average
12 th / 14
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£270,492
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
27 May 2016
£165,000
Leasehold
+43.5 %
22 Aug 2014
£115,000
Leasehold

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: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2021
rooms: 6
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £154,950
sale date: 27 Nov 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 9 Jan 2015
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 28 Feb 1997

Data Sources

The property at 551 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 5NU appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 9 Mar 2015. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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