What kind of home is 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL?

38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL last change hands?

38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL last sold for £155,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL?

The current EPC rating for 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL?

38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL use?

The latest EPC at 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL?

38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL in?

38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

Is 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL show an average of 462 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (31% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL?

The closest primary school to 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL is Shadsworth Infant School (325m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (483m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL?

The closest bus stop to 38 Ailsa Road, BB1 2JL is Skye Crescent, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Ailsa Road, Blackburn, BB1 2JL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 38 Ailsa Road

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

38 Ailsa Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 2JL). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Today's modelled estimate of £176,000 is 13.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£171/sq ft) was about 188.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £155,000 in June 2024.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from May 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%97%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Sept 2023from Sept 2023

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Ailsa Road, Blackburn, BB1 2JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Ailsa Road has no planning applications on record.

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.

38 Ailsa Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 June 2024Most recent
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 2JL: £62,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in BB1 2JL

On the street

Versus other Ailsa Road homes

Four headline reads against 52 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 38 Ailsa Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,845

Street avg £812

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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

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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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Crime

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Skye Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Shadsworth Infant School. 28 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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