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159 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 47
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 159 Shear Brow

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

159 Shear Brow is a semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 8DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 85 m² it's 27.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (118 m² median across 32 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £187,000 is 30.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 223.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £143,500.

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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.

159 Shear Brow's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E47
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
8.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 January 2033

6 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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 159 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

159 Shear Brow has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

159 Shear Brow valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£143,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 January 2023Most recent

    £143,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 8DZ: £135,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other Shear Brow homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 159 Shear Brow runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,688

Street avg £834

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.4 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 159 Shear Brow

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£177k

1 East Park Avenue

BB1 8DT

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£199k

1 Colenso Road

BB1 8DR

£199k

1 Grasmere Avenue

BB1 8LD

2 bed1 bath
£174k

1 Bradshaw Close

BB1 8RL

3 bed
£201k

1 Cadshaw Close

BB1 8RN

3 bed1 bath
£219k

1 Cowan Brae, Shear Bank Road

BB1 8AZ

£158k

1 Carlton Road

BB1 8ED

£224k

1 Harrier Drive

BB1 8LW

3 bed1 bath
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

0.0 km

Oozebooth Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn. 39 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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