What kind of home is 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN sell for?

8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN last sold for £30,000 in September 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in April 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN use?

The latest EPC at 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What transport links are near 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Longton Close, BB1 1UN is Bentley Street, 136m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Longton Close, Blackburn, BB1 1UN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Longton Close

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

8 Longton Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace 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 (May 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since September 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 303.3% above the 2003 sale of £30,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£38/sq ft) was about 58.9% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Longton Close, Blackburn, BB1 1UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Longton Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2003).

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£30,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 September 2003Most recent
£30,000
6 April 2003
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 1UN: £81,500 (2022–2005).

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.

8 Longton Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£411

Street avg £947

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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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