What type of property is 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN last sold for £81,500 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 1UN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN located?

18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

Police records around 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN 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.

Which schools serve 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

The closest primary school to 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN is Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (458m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (689m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

The closest bus stop to 18 Longton Close, BB1 1UN is Bentley Street, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Longton Close, Blackburn, BB1 1UN

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Longton Close

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

18 Longton Close is a semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 1UN). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since March 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 is 49.7% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£104/sq ft) was about 71.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2014

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2014from Feb 2014

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

22%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Longton Close, Blackburn, BB1 1UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Longton Close 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£81,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 March 2007Most recent
£81,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 1UN: £45,000 (2022–2003).

Nearby sales in BB1 1UN

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On the street

Versus other Longton Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 18 Longton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,116

Street avg £806

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bentley Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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