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24 Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 24 Rothesay Road

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

24 Rothesay Road is a semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 2EL). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. At 72 m² this is the 27th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–138 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 34 units on file.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in November 2004. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 sits 182.1% above the 2004 sale of £39,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£50/sq ft) was about 34.9% below the postcode norm.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

24 Rothesay Road sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromD59toE40
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2020from Dec 2019
EPC improved fromE40toD57
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Rothesay Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

24 Rothesay Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£39,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 November 2004Most recent

    £39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 2EL: £68,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Rothesay Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 24 Rothesay Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£542

Street avg £887

Strongly below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 Rothesay Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

0.0 km

Tarbert Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Shadsworth Infant School. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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