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8 Waterfront, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EE

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Waterfront

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

8 Waterfront is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 1EE). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–49 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1998–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £103,000 sits 76.1% above the 2022 sale of £58,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 77.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2022 at £58,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Apr 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Feb 2014
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2016from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromD66toC71
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
20%60%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Waterfront, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Waterfront has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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 1998.

Current estimate

£103,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 24 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£58,500

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 September 2022Most recent

    £58,500

    +125.0%over 24 years

  2. 6 August 1998

    £26,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 1EE: £65,000 (2022–2007).

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On the street

Versus other Waterfront homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Waterfront is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,427

Street avg £1,153

On par

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 42 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

0.2 km

Stirling Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn. 45 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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