What type of property is 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

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

What was the last sold price for 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW last sold for £130,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,950 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and October 2020, 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW rose from £59,950 to £130,000, a change of £70,050. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 3LW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

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

Where is 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW located?

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

Is 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW 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 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Priory Close, BB1 3LW is Cambridge Drive, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Priory Close, Blackburn, BB1 3LW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Priory Close

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

5 Priory Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 3LW). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 47.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 117.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2020 for £130,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2013

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Oct 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Priory Close, Blackburn, BB1 3LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£130,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2020Most recent
£130,000
+116.8%over 23 years
2 April 1997
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 3LW: £138,000 (2023–2006).

Nearby sales in BB1 3LW

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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.

On epc rating, 5 Priory Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,711

Street avg £1,337

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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

0.2 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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FAQ

Common questions

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