What type of property is 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS?

3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS last change hands?

3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS last sold for £100,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,500 in August 2008, so prices have been falling over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2008 and July 2017, 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS fell from £115,500 to £100,000, a change of £15,500. That works out to roughly -1.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS?

The current EPC rating for 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS is F with a score of 37 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. It has dropped from a D recorded in December 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS?

3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 80 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS had any planning applications?

3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS has council approval for rear extension granted in May 2014 under ref. 10/14/0516. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS?

3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS located?

3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS?

Police records around 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS 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.

Which schools serve 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS?

The closest primary school to 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS is St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (361m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blackburn Central High School (571m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS?

The closest bus stop to 3 Merchants Quay, BB1 1BS is Stirling Drive, 190m away. The nearest rail option is Blackburn Rail Station, 424m away.

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3 Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1BS

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 37

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Merchants Quay

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

3 Merchants Quay is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 1BS). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows an F (score 37), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it D (December 2014); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 4-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2014. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 2008–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 29% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Merchants Quay sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 7)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

F37

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Dec 2014

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Apr 2015from Mar 2015

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2015from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2015from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromC70toE51

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Jul 2015from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromE51toD62

Hot Water

ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Aug 2015from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromD62toF37

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

42%8%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Merchants Quay has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 3 Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1BS

1decisions1extensions8documents

May 2014
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
rear conservatory extending 4m beyond the rear wall, maximum height 3.18m and height to eaves 2.35m
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
10/14/0516
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Merchants Quay valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£100,000

Growth on file: -1.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2017Most recent
£100,000
-13.4%over 8 years
7 August 2008
£115,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 1BS: £140,000 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in BB1 1BS

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On the street

Versus other Merchants Quay homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Merchants Quay runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,250

Street avg £1,528

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stirling Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn. 46 schools nearby.

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