What type of property is Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL?

Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL last change hands?

Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL last sold for £560,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £115,000 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL?

Across 4 sales between July 1997 and February 2023, Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL rose from £115,000 to £560,000, a change of £445,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL?

The current EPC rating for Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL?

Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL has a recorded floor area of 318 m² (3,423 sq ft), around 80 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 103% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 2NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL heated?

The latest EPC at Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL had any planning applications?

Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL has council approval for rear extension granted in February 2015 under ref. 10/14/0986. The wider record also shows 4 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL?

Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL located?

Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL sits in Guide, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

Is Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL in a safe area?

Police records around Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL?

The closest primary school to Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL is Belthorn Academy Primary School (1.0km), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Darwen Vale High School (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL?

The closest bus stop to Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, BB1 2NL is Motorway Roundabout, 333m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, Guide, Blackburn, BB1 2NL

Notable views4 sales on record5 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

318 m²

3423 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About Higher Springfield Barn

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

Higher Springfield Barn is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Guide, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 2NL). It has a recorded floor area of 318 m² (around 3423 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 318 m² the property is well over the postcode median (157 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 4 refused. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Last sale on file: £560,000 in February 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Notable viewsYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Underfloor heatingYes
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.

Higher Springfield Barn's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Sept 2010

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, Guide, Blackburn, BB1 2NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Higher Springfield Barn has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

5 applications on record at Higher Springfield Barn, Belthorn Road, Guide, Blackburn, BB1 2NL

5decisions2extensions65documents2nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Aug 2013
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a 4 car private garage
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
10/13/0784
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ExtensionMay 2016Decision
ExtensionMay 2016Decision

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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.

Higher Springfield Barn has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£560,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

10 February 2023Most recent
£560,000
+20.4%over 3 years
22 March 2019
£465,000
+60.3%over 13 years
14 April 2005
£290,000
+152.2%over 7 years
10 July 1997
£115,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in BB1 2NL: £217,000 (2007–2007).

Nearby sales in BB1 2NL

Higher Springfield Cottage, Belthorn Road, Guide, Blackburn, BB1 2NL
Sold Feb 2007
£217,000

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On the street

Versus other Belthorn Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Higher Springfield Barn stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

318 m²

Street avg 175 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

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Area

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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

Motorway Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Belthorn Academy Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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