617 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 5ER is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,259 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 £217,216 , which equates to approximately £173 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2018 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £72,216, representing a 49.8% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £217,216 is:

  • 1.6% higher than the average property price on Preston Old Road
  • 4.5% lower than the average in the BB2 5ER postcode area
  • and 14.1% 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 8 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£217,216
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£173
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

617 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 5ER has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Jul 2025.

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 2 Jun 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average 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 5ER

9 th / 24
Price Rank
5% lower than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
13 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB2 5ER , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 16 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 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£217,216
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
7 Aug 2018
£145,000
Leasehold
+16 %
2 May 2014
£125,000
Leasehold
-20.6 %
14 Aug 2006
£157,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £148,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £46,750
sale date: 4 Jul 1997
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £51,250
sale date: 27 Jun 1997
rooms: 6
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £27,000
sale date: 21 Mar 1997
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £54,750
sale date: 18 Dec 1996

Data Sources

The property at 617 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 5ER appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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