What type of property is Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ?

Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ sell for?

Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ last sold for £617,500 in December 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £469,000 in May 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2013 and December 2025, Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ rose from £469,000 to £617,500, a change of £148,500. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ?

The current EPC rating for Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ?

Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ has a recorded floor area of 251 m² (2,702 sq ft), around 63 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 66% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 9EQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ heated?

The latest EPC at Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ had any planning applications?

Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ has council approval for rear extension granted in April 2008 under ref. 18396. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ?

Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ located?

Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ sits in Salesbury, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ?

Police records around Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ 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.

Which schools serve Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ?

The closest primary school to Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ is Salesbury Church of England Primary School (744m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ?

The closest bus stop to Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, BB1 9EQ is Lovely Hall Lane, 282m away. The nearest rail option is Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, Salesbury, Blackburn, BB1 9EQ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

251 m²

2702 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About Primrose Cottage

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

Primrose Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Salesbury, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 9EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 251 m² (around 2702 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 251 m² the property is well over the postcode median (149 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £617,500 in December 2025. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£229/sq ft) was about 187.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

10.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromC69toD63

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

44%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, Salesbury, Blackburn, BB1 9EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Primrose Cottage, Lovely Hall Lane, Salesbury, Blackburn, BB1 9EQ

2decisions2extensions6documents

Dec 2007
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Remodelling of Primrose Cottage - 1) proposed two storey living room/bedroom extension; 2) proposed single storey extension incorporating flagged terrace.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
18191
Full record in report
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ExtensionApr 2008Decision

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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.

Primrose Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£593,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£617,500

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2025Most recent
£617,500
12 December 2025
£617,500
+31.7%over 12 years
29 May 2013
£469,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 9EQ: £370,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in BB1 9EQ

On the street

Versus other Lovely Hall Lane homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Primrose Cottage is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,460

Street avg £1,540

Above

Floor Area

251 m²

Street avg 168 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

10.7 t/year

Street avg 7.0 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

0.3 km

Lovely Hall Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Salesbury Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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