What kind of home is 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG?

8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG last change hands?

8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG last sold for £145,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and February 2017, 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG rose from £120,000 to £145,000, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG?

8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). That makes it about 79% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 8LG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG use?

The latest EPC at 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG?

8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG in?

8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

Is 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG?

The closest primary school to 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG is St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn (616m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pleckgate High School (605m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Kestrel Close, BB1 8LG is Lammack Road, 157m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Kestrel Close, Blackburn, BB1 8LG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Kestrel Close

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

8 Kestrel Close is a semi-detached house in Blackburn (BB1 8LG). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 100 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 sits 63.4% above the 2017 sale of £145,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£135/sq ft) was about 21.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in February 2017.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Kestrel Close, Blackburn, BB1 8LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Kestrel Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Kestrel Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£145,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2017Most recent
£145,000
+20.8%over 3 years
1 November 2013
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 8LG: £110,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BB1 8LG

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On the street

Versus other Kestrel Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Kestrel Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

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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

0.2 km

Lammack Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Pleckgate High School. 33 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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