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5 Dorset Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BW

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Dorset Road

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

5 Dorset Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 4BW). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

10 years since the last transfer (October 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 is 39.5% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jul 2026

Current Certificate
Jul 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 7 July 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dorset Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dorset 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.

5 Dorset Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 October 2016Most recent

    £185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 4BW: £180,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other Dorset Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Dorset Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,869

Street avg £2,078

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Dorset 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.
£268k

1 Derwent Close, Rishton

BB1 4EJ

3 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Devonshire Road, Rishton

BB1 4BX

3 bed1 bath
£234k

1 Elm Close, Rishton

BB1 4HN

3 bed1 bath
£224k

1 Gloucester Road, Rishton

BB1 4BN

3 bed1 bath
£139k

1 Clarke Street, Rishton

BB1 4JG

3 bed1 bath
£231k

1 Cornwall Road, Rishton

BB1 4DB

2 bed2 bath
£117k

1 Clifton Street, Rishton

BB1 4LW

3 bed1 bath
£116k

1 Burton Street, Rishton

BB1 4PD

3 bed1 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

War Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Charles' RC School. 19 schools nearby.

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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 5 Dorset Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.