6 Birchbank Gardens, Blackburn, BB1 6NB is a leasehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 872 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 £155,768 , which equates to approximately £179 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Apr 2009 for £93,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,768, representing a 67.5% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £155,768 is:

  • 33.1% lower than the average property price on Birchbank Gardens
  • 4.6% lower than the average in the BB1 6NB postcode area
  • and 18.2% 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 17 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£155,768
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£179
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

6 Birchbank Gardens, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB1 6NB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Oct 2014.

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 24 Sep 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BB1 6NB

13 th / 17
Price Rank
5% lower than average
5 th / 15
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
14 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB1 6NB , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 15 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 5th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£155,768
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
24 Apr 2009
£93,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

5 Birchbank Gardens, Blackburn, BB1 6NB
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 30 May 2007
11 Birchbank Gardens, Blackburn, BB1 6NB
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £98,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2005

Data Sources

The property at 6 Birchbank Gardens, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB1 6NB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Apr 2009. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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