Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Kestrel Close, Blackburn, BB1 8LG
Estimated value
£206,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£145,000)+42%
- Against BB1 8LG's recent median (£105,000)+96%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£206,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£145,000)+42%
- Against BB1 8LG's recent median (£105,000)+96%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Kestrel Close is modelled from its 100 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BB1 8LG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
100 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2021
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in BB1 8LG
5 sales, median £105,000 (2026–2025)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
8 Kestrel Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
17 February 2017Most recent
£145,000
+20.8%over 3 years1 November 2013
£120,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 8LG: £105,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in BB1 8LG
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Kestrel Close, Blackburn, BB1 8LG. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in February 2017. Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £206,000 is 42.1% above the 2017 sale price.
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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
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 October 2031
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
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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But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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.
Price per m²
£1,450
Street avg £2,503
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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.
Crime
462/mo
Falling 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.
Nearest schools
- Pleckgate High SchoolSecondary605m
- St James' Church of England Primary School BlackburnPrimary616m
- Lammack Primary SchoolPrimary666m
- Cedars Primary SchoolPrimary819m
Nearest stops
- Lammack RoadBus stop157m
- St Marys CollegeBus stop195m
- Falcon CloseBus stop219m
- Cuckoo BrowBus stop260m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,581 reports35%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,939 reports26%
- Criminal Damage & Arson514 reports7%
- Vehicle Crime481 reports7%
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 8 Kestrel Close is modelled from its 100 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BB1 8LG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 8 Kestrel Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Kestrel Close was lodged in October 2021 at band C and is valid until October 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 8 Kestrel Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BB1 8LG, not by walking route.
- Council tax band
- 8 Kestrel Close is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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