3 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 7EU
About 3 Shear Brow
3 Shear Brow is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 7EU). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).
Held since March 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 107 m² it sits well below the postcode median (191 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 is 18.6% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 81.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Everything you need to know about 3 Shear Brow
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
3 Shear Brow has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
3 Shear Brow valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£172,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£145,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
1 March 2011Most recent
£145,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 7EU: £80,000 (2024–2010).
Versus other Shear Brow homes
Price per m² for 3 Shear Brow runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,355
Street avg £741
Floor Area
107 m²
Street avg 191 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 10.9 t/year
Everything you need to know about 3 Shear Brow
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
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
London Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School. 42 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.