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The Fir Trees, Caravan 1, Sough Lane, Guide, Blackburn, BB1 2LR

5 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
90 m²
969 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 40
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Fir Trees

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

The Fir Trees is a semi-detached house in Guide, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 2LR). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 102), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. Today's modelled estimate of £187,000 sits 1146.7% above the 2023 sale of £15,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£15/sq ft) was about 68.9% below the postcode norm. At 90 m² it sits well below the postcode median (188 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold April 2023 for £15,000.

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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.

The Fir Trees's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E40
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromG9toE40
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Fir Trees, Caravan 1, Sough Lane, Guide, Blackburn, BB1 2LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for an extension is currently awaiting a decision.

5 applications on record at The Fir Trees, Caravan 1, Sough Lane, Guide, Blackburn, BB1 2LR

1 live now
3decisions2extensions64documents2nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Sept 2016
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    FULL: ERECTION OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING (INCLUDING ACCESS TRACK)

    Reference
    11/16/0387
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. FullDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on The Fir Trees was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£15,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 April 2023Most recent

    £15,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 2LR: £100,000 (2021–2002).

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On the street

Versus other Sough Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Fir Trees is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£167

Street avg £951

Strongly below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 189 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 9.7 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Fir Trees

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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3 bed1 bath
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1 Beechwood Gardens

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£146k

1 Dunoon Drive

BB1 2JW

3 bed1 bath
£243k

1 Beechwood Cottages, Roman Road

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£249k

1 Copster Hill Close, Guide

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3 bed2 bath
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

0.3 km

Colliers Row — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Shadsworth Junior School. 18 schools nearby.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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