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18 Swallow Drive, Blackburn, BB1 6LE

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 18 Swallow Drive

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

18 Swallow Drive is a semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 6LE). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromC70toD65
Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Apr 2026from Nov 2018
EPC improved fromD65toC70
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Swallow Drive, Blackburn, BB1 6LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Swallow Drive 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.

18 Swallow Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 6LE: £70,500 (2026–2018).

On the street

Versus other Swallow Drive homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 18 Swallow Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Swallow Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£117k

1 Boland Street

BB1 6LL

£122k

1 Oriole Close

BB1 6LH

£122k

1 Sandpiper Close

BB1 6LG

£122k

1 Swallow Drive

BB1 6LE

£123k

1 Finch Close

BB1 6EW

£124k

1 Millham Street

BB1 6EU

£125k

1 Ribble Street

BB1 6ET

£133k

1 Hodder Place

BB1 6EP

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

Crime

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Primrose Bank — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Michael With St John CofE Primary School. 44 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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