What kind of home is 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ?

68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ last change hands?

68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ last sold for £76,500 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £15,000 in July 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between July 1995 and July 2024, 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ rose from £15,000 to £76,500, a change of £61,500. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ?

The current EPC rating for 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ?

68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 4NZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ use?

The latest EPC at 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ?

68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ 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 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ in?

68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ sits in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ in a safe area?

Police records around 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ 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 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ?

The closest primary school to 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ is Rishton Methodist Primary School (497m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hyndburn Academy (706m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ?

The closest bus stop to 68 Talbot Street, BB1 4NZ is James Street, 91m away. The nearest rail option is Rishton Rail Station, 964m away.

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68 Talbot Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4NZ

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 68 Talbot Street

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

68 Talbot Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rishton, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 4NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 is 49% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£100/sq ft) was about 69.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £76,500.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromE54toD56

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Talbot Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68 Talbot 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.

Price for 68 Talbot Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£76,500

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

4 July 2024Most recent
£76,500
+18.6%over 3 years
26 February 2021
£64,500
+279.4%over 22 years
6 November 1998
£17,000
-42.4%over 2 years
19 January 1996
£29,500
+96.7%
31 July 1995
£15,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 4NZ: £78,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in BB1 4NZ

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On the street

Versus other Talbot Street homes

Four headline reads against 52 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

68 Talbot Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,077

Street avg £830

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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.

£114k

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2 bed1 bath

£112k

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3 bed1 bath

£198k

1 Churchill Avenue, Rishton

BB1 4EY

2 bed1 bath

£120k

1 Clifton Street, Rishton

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£230k

1 Cornwall Road, Rishton

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2 bed2 bath

£136k

1 Clarke Street, Rishton

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3 bed1 bath

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

James Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Rishton Methodist Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Common questions

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