What kind of home is 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU?

5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU is a mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU sell for?

5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU last sold for £105,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £46,000 in November 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2002 and November 2024, 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU rose from £46,000 to £105,000, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU?

5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 1BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU use?

The latest EPC at 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU?

5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU 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.

Which area is 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU in?

5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU?

Police records around 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU 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 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU?

The closest primary school to 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU is St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (337m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blackburn Central High School (558m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Merchants Landing, BB1 1BU is Stirling Drive, 234m away. The nearest rail option is Blackburn Rail Station, 445m away.

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5 Merchants Landing, Blackburn, BB1 1BU

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Merchants Landing

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

5 Merchants Landing is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 is 19% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£177/sq ft) was about 66% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £105,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from May 2015

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Merchants Landing, Blackburn, BB1 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Merchants Landing has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£105,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2024Most recent
£105,000
+33.8%over 8 years
20 November 2015
£78,500
+70.7%over 13 years
15 November 2002
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 1BU: £120,000 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in BB1 1BU

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On the street

Versus other Merchants Landing homes

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

Years Held for 5 Merchants Landing lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,909

Street avg £1,473

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stirling Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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