What kind of home is 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ?

31 High Street, BB1 4JZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ last change hands?

31 High Street, BB1 4JZ last sold for £45,500 in February 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £26,950 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and February 2006, 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ rose from £26,950 to £45,500, a change of £18,550. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ?

The current EPC rating for 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ?

31 High Street, BB1 4JZ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 4JZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ use?

The latest EPC at 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ?

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

Which area is 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ in?

31 High Street, BB1 4JZ sits in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ?

Police records around 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ 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 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ?

The closest primary school to 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ is Rishton Methodist Primary School (226m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hyndburn Academy (501m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ?

The closest bus stop to 31 High Street, BB1 4JZ is Roebuck Inn, 13m away. The nearest rail option is Rishton Rail Station, 606m away.

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31 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 31 High Street

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

31 High Street is a mid-terrace house in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 4JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Held since February 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 154.9% above the 2006 sale of £45,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£59/sq ft) was about 17.1% below the postcode norm. At 72 m² it's 24.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 25 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD56toC70

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 High 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.

31 High Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£45,500

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2006Most recent
£45,500
+68.8%over 9 years
13 December 1996
£26,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 4JZ: £62,500 (2018–2005).

Nearby sales in BB1 4JZ

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 31 High Street lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

0.0 km

Roebuck Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Rishton Methodist Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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