What kind of home is 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL last change hands?

2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL last sold for £140,000 in December 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in September 2014, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2014 and December 2017, 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL rose from £105,000 to £140,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +9.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL in?

2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL sits in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

Is 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL 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.

What schools are near 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

The closest primary school to 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL is St Charles' RC School (129m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hyndburn Academy (705m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Beech Close, BB1 4HL is Eachill Gardens, 94m away. The nearest rail option is Rishton Rail Station, 180m away.

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2 Beech Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Beech Close

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

2 Beech Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 4HL). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £187,000 is 33.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 18.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (December 2017). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD61toC72

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Beech Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Beech Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HL

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Flagged:Retrospective

Aug 2016
Amendment
Outcome in report
ERECTION OF FENCE (RETROSPECTIVE).
Retrospective
Reference
11/16/0292
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Beech Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£140,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2017Most recent
£140,000
+33.3%over 3 years
21 September 2014
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 4HL: £156,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in BB1 4HL

On the street

Versus other Beech Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Beech Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,918

Street avg £1,476

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eachill Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Charles' RC School. 23 schools nearby.

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