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7 Birchbank Gardens, Blackburn, BB1 6NB

6 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
116 m²
1249 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 7 Birchbank Gardens

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

7 Birchbank Gardens is a semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 6NB). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2021 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since November 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. At 116 m² the property is well over the postcode median (69 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1995–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 sits 311.4% above the 2002 sale of £44,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£35/sq ft) was about 70.6% below the postcode norm. 6 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 2)
Aug 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 August 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2026from Mar 2021
EPC improved fromF22toC73
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Low flood risk

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Birchbank Gardens, Blackburn, BB1 6NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Birchbank Gardens has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

6 applications on record at 7 Birchbank Gardens, Blackburn, BB1 6NB

6decisions6extensions53documents
  1. Jun 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Proposed rear two storey extension

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    10/04/0697
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 3 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 6 applications on this property in full
  • The 53 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

7 Birchbank Gardens's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£44,000

Growth on file: -1.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2002Most recent

    £44,000

    -12.7%over 7 years

  2. 27 January 1995

    £50,400

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 6NB: £127,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Birchbank Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Birchbank Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£379

Street avg £1,601

Strongly below

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Birchbank Gardens

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
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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

Crime

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mitton Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Daisyfield Primary School. 39 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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