What is the council tax band for 26 Chester Street, BB1 1BQ?

26 Chester Street, BB1 1BQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 26 Chester Street, BB1 1BQ in?

26 Chester Street, BB1 1BQ sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

Is 26 Chester Street, BB1 1BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Chester Street, BB1 1BQ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 26 Chester Street, BB1 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 26 Chester Street, BB1 1BQ is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (182m), one of 38 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blackburn Central High School (718m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 Chester Street, BB1 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 26 Chester Street, BB1 1BQ is Brunel Drive, 73m away. The nearest rail option is Blackburn Rail Station, 556m away.

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26 Chester Street, Blackburn, BB1 1BQ

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 26 Chester Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

26 Chester Street is a property in Blackburn (BB1 1BQ). It has council tax band A.

Energy

Energy performance

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No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Chester Street, Blackburn, BB1 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 26 Chester Street, Blackburn, BB1 1BQ. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 1BQ: £68,520 (2020–2004).

Nearby sales in BB1 1BQ

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Blackburn district page.

Full Blackburn report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brunel Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School. 47 schools nearby.

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