Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL
1 planning record
Estimated value
£108,000
- Since the 2024 sale (£68,000)+59%
- Against BB1 2EL's recent median (£72,950)+48%
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 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£108,000
- Against its 2024 sale (£68,000)+59%
- Against BB1 2EL's recent median (£72,950)+48%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Rothesay Road is modelled from its 70 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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
70 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in BB1 2EL
5 sales, median £72,950 (2026–2013)
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| 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 | 1 application | 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.
8 Rothesay Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
22 March 2024Most recent
£68,000
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 8 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
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- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 8 Rothesay Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Rothesay Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 2EL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 70 m² this is the 26th 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, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 sits 58.8% above the 2024 sale of £68,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 29.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2026. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £68,000 in March 2024.
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
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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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)
Jul 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2023from Feb 2012
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
60%86%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 8 Rothesay Road, Blackburn, BB1 2EL
1decisions1extensions6documents2nearby
- Mar 2026Loft ConversionFullOutcome in report
Proposed side dormer extension, loft conversion and roof lights to rear elevation
Extension- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 10/26/0050
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Versus other Rothesay Road homes
Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Habitable Rooms for 8 Rothesay Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£971
Street avg £897
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 70 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.5 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%
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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 8 Rothesay Road is modelled from its 70 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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. 1 sale is recorded for 8 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 8 Rothesay Road was lodged in July 2023 at band C and is valid until July 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 8 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
- 8 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.
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