What kind of home is 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP is a semi-detached house.

When did 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP last change hands?

15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP last sold for £75,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £15,500 in March 1996, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 1996 and March 2019, 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP rose from £15,500 to £75,000, a change of £59,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 177% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 5PP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP use?

The latest EPC at 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP 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 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP in?

15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

Is 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP 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 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

The closest primary school to 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP is St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (182m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pleckgate High School (1.8km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

The closest bus stop to 15 Benson Street, BB1 5PP is Benson Street, 24m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Benson Street, Blackburn, BB1 5PP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Benson Street

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

15 Benson Street is a semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 5PP). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

At 83 m² the property is well over the postcode median (30 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 sits 72% above the 2019 sale of £75,000. Sold March 2019 for £75,000.

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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.

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Benson Street, Blackburn, BB1 5PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Benson Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 15 Benson Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£75,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

8 March 2019Most recent
£75,000
+383.9%over 23 years
7 March 1996
£15,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 5PP: £92,000 (2021–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Benson Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 15 Benson Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£904

Street avg £932

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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.

Full Blackburn report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Benson Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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