8 Merchants House, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1ED

8 Merchants House is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 1ED). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–43 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 sits 143.2% above the 2013 sale of £44,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 37.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.