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164 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DZ

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 164 Shear Brow

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

164 Shear Brow is a mid-terrace house in Blackburn (BB1 8DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 is 18.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 159.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2020 for £145,000.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from May 2014
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 164 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

164 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£145,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 October 2020Most recent

    £145,000

    +81.3%over 16 years

  2. 19 October 2003

    £80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 8DZ: £120,000 (2023–2021).

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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.

On price per m², 164 Shear Brow stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,306

Street avg £749

Strongly above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 130 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 164 Shear Brow

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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.
£164k

1 Carlton Road

BB1 8ED

£183k

1 Bradshaw Close

BB1 8RL

3 bed
£158k

1 Highbury Place

BB1 8HP

£155k

1 Cranshaw Drive

BB1 8RE

3 bed
£191k

1 Grasmere Avenue

BB1 8LD

2 bed1 bath
£195k

1 East Park Avenue

BB1 8DT

3 bed
£151k

1 Eldon Road

BB1 8BE

2 bed1 bath
£199k

1 Colenso Road

BB1 8DR

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

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

0.0 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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