What type of property is 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW?

1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW?

1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW last sold for £118,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £51,000 in August 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1999 and August 2015, 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW rose from £51,000 to £118,000, a change of £67,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW?

1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 2DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW?

1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW 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.

Where is 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW located?

1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW?

Police records around 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW 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 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW?

The closest primary school to 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW is Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy (272m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Oxford Drive, BB1 2DW is Cabin End Row, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Oxford Drive, Blackburn, BB1 2DW

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Oxford Drive

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

1 Oxford Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 2DW). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 sits 57.6% above the 2015 sale of £118,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from May 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

27%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2013from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD59toE50

Low Energy Lighting

64%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2015from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE50toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Oxford Drive, Blackburn, BB1 2DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 1 Oxford Drive.

1 application on record at 1 Oxford Drive, Blackburn, BB1 2DW

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Dec 2012
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Householder: Two storey side extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
11/12/0413
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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.

1 Oxford Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£118,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2015Most recent
£118,000
+10.3%over 1 year
24 October 2013
£107,000
+109.8%over 14 years
5 August 1999
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 2DW: £173,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Oxford Drive homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Oxford Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,242

Street avg £1,524

Below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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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

Cabin End Row — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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