What type of property is 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG?

19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG last change hands?

19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG last sold for £110,950 in July 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG have?

The current EPC rating for 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG?

19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 2RG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG?

19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG is in council tax band D.

Where is 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG located?

19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG?

Police records around 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG 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.

Which schools serve 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG?

The closest primary school to 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG is Shadsworth Junior School (766m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG?

The closest bus stop to 19 Besant Close, BB1 2RG is Seacole Close, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Besant Close, Blackburn, BB1 2RG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 19 Besant Close

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

19 Besant Close is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 2RG). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since July 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 sits 93.8% above the 2003 sale of £110,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£82/sq ft) was about 26.9% below the postcode norm. At 125 m² it's 22.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

ConciergeYes

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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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD56toE49

Low Energy Lighting

51%24%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2024from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromE49toC77

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

24%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Besant Close, Blackburn, BB1 2RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Besant Close 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.

19 Besant Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£110,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 July 2003Most recent
£110,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 2RG: £190,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BB1 2RG

On the street

Versus other Besant Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 19 Besant Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£888

Street avg £1,409

Strongly below

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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

Seacole Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Shadsworth Junior School. 32 schools nearby.

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