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78 Oban Drive, Blackburn, BB1 2HY

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 78 Oban Drive

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

78 Oban Drive is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 2HY). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2023. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 19.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 53.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £120,000 in March 2023.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Oban Drive, Blackburn, BB1 2HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 Oban Drive 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

78 Oban Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 March 2023Most recent

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 2HY: £124,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Oban Drive homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 78 Oban Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,429

Street avg £1,055

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78 Oban Drive

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£146k

1 Dunoon Drive

BB1 2JW

3 bed1 bath
£132k

1 Ailsa Road

BB1 2JL

£130k

1 Ballantrae Road

BB1 2EZ

£128k

1 Bute Road

BB1 2JD

£127k

1 Ayr Road

BB1 2EP

£125k

1 Eagle Close

BB1 2FG

3 bed2 bath
£123k

1 Delph Close

BB1 2BL

3 bed
£123k

1 Eagle Street

BB1 2BD

3 bed
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

Surgery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy. 32 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 78 Oban Drive, Blackburn, BB1 2HY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.