What kind of home is 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT?

5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT is a 6-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT last change hands?

5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT last sold for £433,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £127,000 in April 1999, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1999 and March 2024, 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT rose from £127,000 to £433,000, a change of £306,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT?

5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (1,970 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 8NT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT use?

The latest EPC at 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT had any planning applications?

5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT has council approval for side extension granted in March 2024 under ref. 10/24/0078. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT?

5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT in?

5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT sits in Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT?

Police records around 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT show an average of 462 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (31% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT?

The closest primary school to 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT is Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn (563m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pleckgate High School (348m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT?

The closest bus stop to 5 Curlew Close, BB1 8NT is Swallowfields, 119m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Curlew Close, Blackburn, BB1 8NT

Swimming poolNotable views1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

183 m²

1970 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Curlew Close

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

5 Curlew Close is a six-bedroom detached house in Blackburn (BB1 8NT). It has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (around 1970 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 183 m² the property is well over the postcode median (130 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 26.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £433,000 in March 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms6
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Notable viewsYes
Swimming poolYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

5 Curlew Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Curlew Close, Blackburn, BB1 8NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Curlew Close, Blackburn, BB1 8NT

1decisions1extensions9documents1nearby

Mar 2024
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Proposed double storey side extension, single storey rear extension and enlarged rear balcony area
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
10/24/0078
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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.

Latest sale on 5 Curlew Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£463,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£433,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2024Most recent
£433,000
+240.9%over 24 years
8 April 1999
£127,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 8NT: £252,000 (2025–2009).

Nearby sales in BB1 8NT

On the street

Versus other Curlew Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Curlew Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,366

Street avg £1,999

Strongly above

Floor Area

183 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Swallowfields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Pleckgate High School. 31 schools nearby.

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