What type of property is 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX?

20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX?

The current EPC rating for 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX?

20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX?

20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX has 2 approved extension applications on file including rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX?

20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX 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 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX located?

20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX?

Police records around 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX 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 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX?

The closest primary school to 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX is St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (437m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pleckgate High School (1.9km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX?

The closest bus stop to 20 Fountains Avenue, BB1 5RX is Fountains Ave, 70m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Fountains Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 5RX

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 20 Fountains Avenue

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

20 Fountains Avenue is a semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 5RX). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

20 Fountains Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Dec 2024

Current Certificate

Dec 2014

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 9 December 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Fountains Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 5RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 20 Fountains Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 5RX

2decisions2extensions

Sept 2017
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, front porch and creation of two parking bays.
Extension
Reference
10/17/0901
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ExtensionJun 2018Decision

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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.

20 Fountains Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£136,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 5RX: £73,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in BB1 5RX

On the street

Versus other Fountains Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 20 Fountains Avenue stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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.

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Crime

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fountains Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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