What type of property is 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN?

4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN?

4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN last sold for £168,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £55,000 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1999 and March 2018, 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN rose from £55,000 to £168,000, a change of £113,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN?

The current EPC rating for 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN?

4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN heated?

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

What council tax band is 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN?

4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN located?

4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN sits in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN?

Police records around 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN 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.

Which schools serve 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN?

The closest primary school to 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN is St Charles' RC School (266m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hyndburn Academy (819m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Elm Close, BB1 4HN is Eachill Gardens, 132m away. The nearest rail option is Rishton Rail Station, 271m away.

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4 Elm Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HN

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Elm Close

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

4 Elm Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 4HN). 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 (April 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 32.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 26.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD62toC69

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Apr 2026from Jun 2014

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Elm Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Elm 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.

4 Elm Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£168,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2018Most recent
£168,000
+195.0%over 16 years
30 August 2001
£56,950
+3.5%over 1 year
29 September 1999
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 4HN: £170,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in BB1 4HN

On the street

Versus other Elm Close homes

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

EPC Rating for 4 Elm Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £1,697

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eachill Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Charles' RC School. 24 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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