8 Handsworth Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 947 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 £89,282 , which equates to approximately £94 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jan 2024 for £84,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,282, representing a 6.3% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £89,282 is:

  • 5.3% lower than the average property price on Handsworth Road
  • 10.2% lower than the average in the FY1 2RQ postcode area
  • and 43.3% lower than the average price for Blackpool as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 4 July 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in FY1 2RQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£89,282
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£94
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Handsworth Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 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 15 Feb 2023, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from average to good, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to 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, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to FY1 2RQ

4 th / 33
Price Rank
10% lower than average
19 th / 24
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
2 nd / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in FY1 2RQ , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 24 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 19th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£89,282
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
26 Jan 2024
£84,000
Leasehold
-6.1 %
21 Jun 2005
£89,425
Leasehold
+27.8 %
21 May 2003
£69,950
Leasehold
+40 %
28 Jan 2002
£49,950
Leasehold
+42.7 %
17 Dec 1996
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £88,500
sale date: 28 Aug 2014
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £91,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2007
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £25,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2000
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £41,000
sale date: 31 Mar 1998
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2008

Data Sources

The property at 8 Handsworth Road, Blackpool, FY1 2RQ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Jan 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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