656 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 5EP is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,173 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 £167,249 , which equates to approximately £143 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Nov 2015 for £100,000. Since then, the value has increased by £67,249, representing a 67.2% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £167,249 is:

  • 21.8% lower than the average property price on Preston Old Road
  • 56.3% lower than the average in the BB2 5EP postcode area
  • and 12.1% lower 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 28 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£167,249
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£143
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

656 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 5EP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jun 2024.

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 Jun 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 41.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BB2 5EP

22 nd / 26
Price Rank
56% lower than average
8 th / 16
Size Rank
52% smaller than average
15 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB2 5EP , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th 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 8th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£167,249
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
12 Nov 2015
£100,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 3 Jun 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £128,500
sale date: 8 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £137,250
sale date: 11 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2020

Data Sources

The property at 656 Preston Old Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, Lancashire, BB2 5EP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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