What kind of home is 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG?

20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG?

20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG last sold for £78,000 in October 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG?

20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 6LG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG use?

The latest EPC at 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG?

20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG 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 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG in?

20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG?

Police records around 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG 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 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG?

The closest primary school to 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG is St Michael With St John CofE Primary School (195m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blackburn College (953m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG?

The closest bus stop to 20 Sandpiper Close, BB1 6LG is Brookhouse Lane, 127m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 481m away.

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20 Sandpiper Close, Blackburn, BB1 6LG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Sandpiper Close

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

20 Sandpiper Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 6LG). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in October 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 53.8% above the 2008 sale of £78,000. At 95 m² it's 23.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 29 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 10)

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromC69toD61

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

29%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2015from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD61toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2015from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromC72toD68

Low Energy Lighting

73%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2016from Oct 2015

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%21%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2016from Apr 2016

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

21%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2016from May 2016

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2016from Sept 2016

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%42%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2016from Oct 2016

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Sandpiper Close, Blackburn, BB1 6LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Sandpiper Close 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£78,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 October 2008Most recent
£78,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 6LG: £66,000 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in BB1 6LG

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On the street

Versus other Sandpiper Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 20 Sandpiper Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£821

Street avg £840

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 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

0.1 km

Brookhouse Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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