What type of property is 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP is a mid-terrace house.

What did 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP sell for?

3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP last sold for £51,000 in October 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £17,000 in January 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 1996 and October 2012, 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP rose from £17,000 to £51,000, a change of £34,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 130% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 5PP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP had any planning applications?

3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in February 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

3 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.

Where is 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP located?

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

Is 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP 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.

Which schools serve 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

How well connected is 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Benson Street, BB1 5PP is Benson Street, 24m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Benson Street, Blackburn, BB1 5PP

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Benson Street

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

3 Benson Street is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 5PP). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 69 m² the property is well over the postcode median (30 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 127.5% above the 2012 sale of £51,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£69/sq ft) was about 35.3% below the postcode norm. On the market in October 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2013.

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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 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromC69toD65

Jan 2026from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD65toC75

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Benson Street, Blackburn, BB1 5PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Benson Street, Blackburn, BB1 5PP

1decisions1extensions31documents

Feb 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Change of part of dwelling to shop and rear single storey extension
Documents
31 docs on file
Reference
10/12/1100
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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.

3 Benson Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£51,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

18 October 2012Most recent
£51,000
+121.7%over 10 years
26 February 2002
£23,000
+35.3%over 6 years
12 January 1996
£17,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 5PP: £92,000 (2021–2018).

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Versus other Benson Street homes

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

3 Benson Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£739

Street avg £965

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Crime

462/mo

Falling 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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