What kind of home is 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES?

16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES is a semi-detached house.

When did 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES last change hands?

16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES last sold for £150,000 in December 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £81,000 in May 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 2007 and December 2023, 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES rose from £81,000 to £150,000, a change of £69,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES?

The current EPC rating for 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES?

16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft). That makes it about 44% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 1ES. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES use?

The latest EPC at 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES have?

16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension and single-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES?

16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES 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 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES in?

16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

Is 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES show an average of 462 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (31% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES?

The closest primary school to 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (103m), one of 40 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blackburn Central High School (811m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES?

The closest bus stop to 16 Cambridge Street, BB1 1ES is Jans Conference Centre, 145m away. The nearest rail option is Blackburn Rail Station, 304m away.

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16 Cambridge Street, Blackburn, BB1 1ES

4 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Cambridge Street

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

16 Cambridge Street is a semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2013. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 122 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sale on file: £150,000 in December 2023. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 is 14% above the 2023 sale price.

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from May 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Cambridge Street, Blackburn, BB1 1ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Cambridge Street has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 16 Cambridge Street, Blackburn, BB1 1ES

2decisions2extensions16documents

Jan 2015
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Proposed ground floor kitchen extension to include bathroom. Extending 6m beyond the wall of the original dwelling. Max height = 3.7m. Height of eaves = 2.45m.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
10/15/0060
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ExtensionJan 2015Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£150,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2023Most recent
£150,000
+87.5%over 4 years
20 November 2019
£80,000
-29.2%over 5 years
2 December 2013
£113,000
+39.5%over 6 years
13 May 2007
£81,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in BB1 1ES: £150,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in BB1 1ES

22 Cambridge Street, Blackburn, BB1 1ES
Sold Mar 2025
£150,000

On the street

Versus other Cambridge Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Cambridge Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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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

Jans Conference Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School. 49 schools nearby.

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