What type of property is 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS?

16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS last change hands?

16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS last sold for £76,000 in September 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,750 in September 1998, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1998 and September 2007, 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS rose from £32,750 to £76,000, a change of £43,250. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS?

The current EPC rating for 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS?

16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS?

16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS 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 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS located?

16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

Is 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS 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 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS?

The closest primary school to 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS is St Antony's RC Primary School (263m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (383m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS?

The closest bus stop to 16 Farmhouse Close, BB1 2BS is Orkney Close, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Farmhouse Close, Blackburn, BB1 2BS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Farmhouse Close

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

16 Farmhouse Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 2BS). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since September 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. Across 1998–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 59.2% above the 2007 sale of £76,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£104/sq ft) was about 24.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Farmhouse Close, Blackburn, BB1 2BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Farmhouse Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

16 Farmhouse Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£76,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

10 September 2007Most recent
£76,000
+132.1%over 9 years
3 September 1998
£32,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 2BS: £100,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BB1 2BS

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On the street

Versus other Farmhouse Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 16 Farmhouse Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,118

Street avg £1,195

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Orkney Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Antony's RC Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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