What kind of home is 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL last change hands?

8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL last sold for £97,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 4HL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL use?

The latest EPC at 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL 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.

Which area is 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL in?

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

Is 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL 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.

What schools are near 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Beech Close, BB1 4HL is Eachill Gardens, 94m away. The nearest rail option is Rishton Rail Station, 180m away.

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8 Beech Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HL

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Beech Close

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

8 Beech Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 4HL). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £157,000 sits 61.9% above the 2018 sale of £97,000. Sold December 2018 for £97,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Extension potentialPossible

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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 Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Beech Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Beech 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.

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

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£97,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 December 2018Most recent
£97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 4HL: £140,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in BB1 4HL

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On the street

Versus other Beech Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Beech Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,426

Street avg £1,421

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

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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

Eachill Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Charles' RC School. 23 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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