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8 Brecon Road, Blackburn, BB1 3JY

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Brecon Road

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

8 Brecon Road is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 3JY). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 6 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 147.5% above the 2018 sale of £49,300. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£63/sq ft) was about 22.1% below the postcode norm. 9 years since the last transfer (January 2018).

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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 6)
Oct 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2008from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromC75toE52
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
85%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2008from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE52toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
25%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2013from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromC75toD65
Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
85%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2013from Jul 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Oct 2023from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Brecon Road, Blackburn, BB1 3JY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Brecon Road has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

8 Brecon Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£49,300

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 January 2018Most recent

    £49,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 3JY: £70,000 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other Brecon Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Brecon Road outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£675

Street avg £876

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Brecon Road

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

Pick your report · from £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.
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1 Peronne Crescent

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£129k

1 Surrey Road

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£130k

1 Hamer Avenue

BB1 3NR

£132k

1 Monmouth Road

BB1 3LB

£135k

1 Worcester Road

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£109k

1 Didsbury Street

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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.
Full Blackburn report

Crime

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brecon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Intack Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8 Brecon Road, Blackburn, BB1 3JY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.