26 Beresford Road, Blackburn, BB1 8BG
About 26 Beresford Road
26 Beresford Road is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 8BG). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).
Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £151,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 84% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£152/sq ft) was about 189.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 June 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
26 Beresford Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
26 Beresford Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£163,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£151,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
4 September 2025Most recent
£151,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 8BG: £140,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in BB1 8BG
Versus other Beresford Road homes
On years held, 26 Beresford Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,641
Street avg £934
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 98 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 5.4 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
462/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Oozebooth Terrace — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn. 38 schools nearby.
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