7 Quayside, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EQ
About 7 Quayside
7 Quayside is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 1EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 50 m² this is the 6th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–56 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 68). The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £102,000 sits 96.2% above the 2012 sale of £52,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 34.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in April 2012.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Energy performance
7 Quayside's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water efficiency improved
High performance glazing installed
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
7 Quayside has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
7 Quayside's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).
£102,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 15 years.
£52,000
Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
30 April 2012Most recent
£52,000
+92.6%over 10 years11 January 2002
£27,000
-13.9%over 4 years31 January 1997
£31,350
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 1EQ: £65,000 (2026–2006).
Nearby sales in BB1 1EQ
6 Quayside, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EQ
Sold Mar 2026
£56,0002 Quayside, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EQ
Sold Jun 2007
£71,0004 Quayside, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EQ
Sold Jun 2006
£70,0005 Quayside, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EQ
Sold Apr 2006
£65,0008 Quayside, Merchants Quay, Blackburn, BB1 1EQ
Sold Dec 2004
£49,500
Versus other Merchants Quay homes
EPC Rating for 7 Quayside runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,040
Street avg £1,105
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 48 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
462/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Stirling Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School. 47 schools nearby.
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