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

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

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

5 Benson Street, BB1 5PP last sold for £55,000 in September 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £13,000 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 4 sales between January 1997 and September 2013, 5 Benson Street, BB1 5PP rose from £13,000 to £55,000, a change of £42,000. That works out to roughly +9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Benson Street, BB1 5PP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2013. Source: EPC Register.

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

5 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 5 Benson Street, BB1 5PP heated?

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

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

5 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 5 Benson Street, BB1 5PP located?

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

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

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

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Benson Street, BB1 5PP?

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

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5 Benson Street, Blackburn, BB1 5PP

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Benson Street

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

5 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 (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

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 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 116.4% above the 2013 sale of £55,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£74/sq ft) was about 31.3% below the postcode norm. Last sold in September 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Benson Street has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Benson Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£55,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2013Most recent
£55,000
+340.0%over 11 years
3 October 2001
£12,500
-3.8%over 1 year
15 May 2000
£13,000
21 January 1997
£13,000

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

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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.

EPC Rating for 5 Benson Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£797

Street avg £953

On par

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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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