What type of property is 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR?

8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR last change hands?

8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR last sold for £75,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,000 in January 2012, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2012 and March 2016, 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR rose from £54,000 to £75,000, a change of £21,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR?

8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR?

8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR located?

8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR sits in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR?

Police records around 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR 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 Howard Street, BB1 4DR?

The closest primary school to 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR is Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (124m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hyndburn Academy (232m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Howard Street, BB1 4DR is Stourton Street, 104m away. The nearest rail option is Rishton Rail Station, 568m away.

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8 Howard Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4DR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Howard Street

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

8 Howard Street is a mid-terrace house in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 4DR). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2012–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 80% above the 2016 sale of £75,000. At 103 m² it's 25.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 5 EPCs). On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Aug 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Sept 2024from Jul 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

33%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Howard Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Howard Street 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.

8 Howard Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£75,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£75,000
+38.9%over 4 years
17 January 2012
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 4DR: £105,000 (2023–2012).

Nearby sales in BB1 4DR

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On the street

Versus other Howard Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Howard Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£728

Street avg £893

On par

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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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.

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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

Stourton Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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