What type of property is 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW?

8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW last change hands?

8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW last sold for £172,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW?

8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 4BW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW?

8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW located?

8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW sits in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW?

Police records around 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW 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 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW?

The closest primary school to 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW is St Charles' RC School (483m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hyndburn Academy (713m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Dorset Road, BB1 4BW is War Memorial, 135m away. The nearest rail option is Rishton Rail Station, 430m away.

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8 Dorset Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Dorset Road

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

8 Dorset Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 4BW). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 84 m² it's 15.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (100 m² median across 8 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 is 25.6% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £172,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

8 Dorset Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dorset Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Dorset Road 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.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£172,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 May 2023Most recent
£172,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 4BW: £195,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in BB1 4BW

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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.

On epc rating, 8 Dorset Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,048

Street avg £2,056

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Rising 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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FAQ

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