8 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BZ is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,302 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 £269,973 , which equates to approximately £207 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Dec 2018 for £190,000. Since then, the value has increased by £79,973, representing a 42.1% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £269,973 is:

  • 1.9% higher than the average property price on Westwood Avenue
  • 1.0% higher than the average in the BB1 4BZ postcode area
  • and 41.9% 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 May 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£269,973
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£207
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Blackburn, Hyndburn, Lancashire, BB1 4BZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 May 2018.

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 22 Feb 2017, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 122.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to BB1 4BZ

9 th / 18
Price Rank
1% higher than average
2 nd / 11
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
9 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BB1 4BZ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 9th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 11 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 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£269,973
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
19 Dec 2018
£190,000
Leasehold
+31 %
21 Jul 2017
£145,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2007

Data Sources

The property at 8 Westwood Avenue, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Dec 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 May 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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