What type of property is 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU?

2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU sell for?

2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU last sold for £120,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £115,000 in October 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU?

Across 4 sales between October 2004 and October 2017, 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU rose from £115,000 to £120,000, a change of £5,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU?

2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 4JU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU heated?

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

Has 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU was a refusal for two-storey side extension (ref. 11/22/0269) in November 2022. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU?

2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU 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 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU located?

2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU sits in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU?

Police records around 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU 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 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU?

The closest primary school to 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU is Rishton Methodist Primary School (300m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hyndburn Academy (910m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Oak Close, BB1 4JU is Eachill Gardens, 228m away. The nearest rail option is Rishton Rail Station, 356m away.

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2 Oak Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JU

4 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Oak Close

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

2 Oak Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 4JU). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 35.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 39.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromC73toD60

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

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

A a two-storey side extension application was refused at 2 Oak Close in 2022.

3 applications on record at 2 Oak Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JU

3decisions3extensions30documents1nearby

Dec 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of garage extension to side
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
11/04/0813
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJan 2023Decision
ExtensionNov 2022Decision

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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 Oak Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£120,000

Growth on file: 0.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

11 October 2017Most recent
£120,000
+9.1%over 1 year
29 June 2016
£110,000
-4.3%over 5 years
15 August 2010
£115,000
28 October 2004
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 4JU: £142,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Oak Close homes

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

2 Oak Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £1,879

On par

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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Area

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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

0.2 km

Eachill Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Rishton Methodist Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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