5 Bridge House, High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZ
About 5 Bridge House
5 Bridge House is a mid-terrace house in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 4JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 60 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (54–60 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in June 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 sits 118% above the 2009 sale of £50,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£77/sq ft) was about 29.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 February 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Bridge House 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.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£109,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£50,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
15 June 2009Most recent
£50,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 4JZ: £62,500 (2018–2005).
Nearby sales in BB1 4JZ
11 Bridge House, High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZ
Sold Jun 2018
£270,00033 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZ
Sold Oct 2006
£62,50031 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZ
Sold Feb 2006
£45,50039 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZ
Sold Aug 2005
£110,0007 Bridge House, High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZ
Sold Feb 2001
£22,500
Versus other High Street homes
5 Bridge House outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£833
Street avg £2,636
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 51 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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