What type of property is 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW last change hands?

3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW last sold for £138,000 in September 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £64,950 in June 1997, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

Across 2 sales between June 1997 and September 2007, 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW rose from £64,950 to £138,000, a change of £73,050. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW located?

3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

Police records around 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW 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 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

The closest primary school to 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW is Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy (321m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

The closest bus stop to 3 Priory Close, BB1 3LW is Cambridge Drive, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Priory Close, Blackburn, BB1 3LW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Priory Close

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

3 Priory Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 3LW). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

It hasn't traded since September 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1997–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 sits 58% above the 2007 sale of £138,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£153/sq ft) was about 106.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached

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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 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 November 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

60%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Priory Close, Blackburn, BB1 3LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Priory Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

3 Priory Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£138,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

13 September 2007Most recent
£138,000
+112.5%over 10 years
19 June 1997
£64,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 3LW: £130,000 (2026–2012).

Nearby sales in BB1 3LW

On the street

Versus other Priory Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Priory Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,643

Street avg £1,693

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Cambridge Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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