Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL
Extendable
Estimated value
£104,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£42,000)+148%
- Against BB1 2EL's recent median (£72,950)+43%
Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 47
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£104,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£42,000)+148%
- Against BB1 2EL's recent median (£72,950)+43%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Rothesay Road is modelled from its 56 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BB1 2EL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
56 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2017
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in BB1 2EL
5 sales, median £72,950 (2026–2013)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
Sales timeline
1 May 2017Most recent
£42,000
+110.0%over 16 years24 July 2000
£20,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 2EL: £72,950 (2026–2013).
Nearby sales in BB1 2EL
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 5 Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 5 Rothesay Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Rothesay Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 2EL). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 56 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (56–138 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump.
At 56 m² it's 17.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 33 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £104,000 sits 147.6% above the 2017 sale of £42,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£70/sq ft) was about 20.5% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in May 2017.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 5 Rothesay Road
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Larger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
5 Rothesay Road sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
Current Certificate
Feb 2017EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E47
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 February 2027
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 Rothesay Road has no planning applications on record.
2
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Rothesay Road homes
Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
5 Rothesay Road is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£750
Street avg £953
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.9 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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.
Crime
462/mo
Falling 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.
Nearest schools
- Shadsworth Infant SchoolPrimary91m
- St Antony's RC Primary SchoolPrimary494m
- Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary AcademySecondary639m
- Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary649m
Nearest stops
- Tarbert CrescentBus stop16m
- Rothesay RoadBus stop155m
- The ForestersBus stop155m
- The Knuzden BrookBus stop179m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,581 reports35%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,939 reports26%
- Criminal Damage & Arson514 reports7%
- Vehicle Crime481 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC E
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £495 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 5 Rothesay Road is modelled from its 56 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BB1 2EL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 5 Rothesay Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Rothesay Road was lodged in February 2017 at band E and is valid until February 2027. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5 Rothesay Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 27 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BB1 2EL, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 5 Rothesay Road is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in BB1 2ELSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- BB 1 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 5 Rothesay Road, Blackburn valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales