What kind of home is 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU?

4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU sell for?

4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU last sold for £65,000 in July 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU?

The current EPC rating for 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU?

4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 6PU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU use?

The latest EPC at 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU have?

The most recent planning decision at 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU was a refusal for change of use (ref. 10/25/0890) in August 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU?

4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU in?

4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU?

Police records around 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU 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.

What schools are near 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU?

The closest primary school to 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU is Brookhouse Primary School (244m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pleckgate High School (1.4km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Blackthorn Close, BB1 6PU is Oak Street, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Blackthorn Close, Blackburn, BB1 6PU

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Blackthorn Close

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

4 Blackthorn Close is an end-of-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 6PU). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since July 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 sits 156.9% above the 2005 sale of £65,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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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.

4 Blackthorn Close'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 14 Apr 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2015

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 April 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Aug 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

100%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Blackthorn Close, Blackburn, BB1 6PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 4 Blackthorn Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 4 Blackthorn Close, Blackburn, BB1 6PU

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Aug 2025
Change Of UseOutline
Outcome in report
NEEDS TO BE A FULL APP - SIDE EXTENTION NEEDS PERMISSION - Part of existing garage within C3 dwelling house to be converted to a beauty salon
Reference
10/25/0890
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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.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£65,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 July 2005Most recent
£65,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in BB1 6PU: £109,250 (2013–2005).

Nearby sales in BB1 6PU

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Blackthorn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

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Area

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Crime

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oak Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Brookhouse Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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