What kind of home is Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL?

Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL?

Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL last sold for £525,000 in January 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in February 2004, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and January 2021, Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL rose from £250,000 to £525,000, a change of £275,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL?

The current EPC rating for Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL?

Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL has a recorded floor area of 216 m² (2,325 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL use?

The latest EPC at Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL?

Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL has council approval for an extension granted in August 2004 under ref. 15125. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL?

Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL in?

Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL sits in Mellor, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL?

Police records around Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL 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 Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL?

The closest primary school to Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL is Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School (1.6km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pleckgate High School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL?

The closest bus stop to Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, BB1 9DL is Primsose Hill, 641m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, Mellor, Blackburn, BB1 9DL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

216 m²

2325 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Dungeon Cottage

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

Dungeon Cottage is a detached house in Mellor, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 9DL). It has a recorded floor area of 216 m² (around 2325 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Most recent transfer: January 2021 at £525,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Dungeon Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

14.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Mar 2013

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%61%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2019from Aug 2015

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

61%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, Mellor, Blackburn, BB1 9DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dungeon Cottage has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at Dungeon Cottage, Saccary Lane, Mellor, Blackburn, BB1 9DL

1decisions1extensions

Aug 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Lounge and bedroom extension. Re-submission.
Reference
15125
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£571,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£525,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

8 January 2021Most recent
£525,000
+110.0%over 16 years
27 February 2004
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 9DL: £615,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in BB1 9DL

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On the street

Versus other Saccary Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Dungeon Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,431

Street avg £2,625

On par

Floor Area

216 m²

Street avg 202 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

14.0 t/year

Street avg 9.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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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

0.6 km

Primsose Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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