What kind of home is 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD?

20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD last change hands?

20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD last sold for £385,000 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD?

The current EPC rating for 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD?

20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (2,024 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD use?

The latest EPC at 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD?

20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in April 2025 under ref. 37191. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD?

20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD 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 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD in?

20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD sits in Wilpshire, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD 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 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD?

The closest primary school to 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD is Salesbury Church of England Primary School (736m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pleckgate High School (2.5km).

What transport links are near 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD?

The closest bus stop to 20 Somerset Avenue, BB1 9JD is Somerset Avenue, 186m away. The nearest rail option is Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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20 Somerset Avenue, Wilpshire, Blackburn, BB1 9JD

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

188 m²

2024 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Somerset Avenue

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

20 Somerset Avenue is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Wilpshire, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 9JD). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2013) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from June 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £455,000 is 18.2% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £385,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Period featuresYes

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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.

20 Somerset Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Somerset Avenue, Wilpshire, Blackburn, BB1 9JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Somerset Avenue, Wilpshire, Blackburn, BB1 9JD

1decisions1extensions7documents

Apr 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed single-storey extension and raised decking to rear.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
37191
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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.

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Current estimate

£455,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£385,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 December 2020Most recent
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 9JD: £415,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BB1 9JD

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On the street

Versus other Somerset Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 20 Somerset Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,048

Street avg £2,179

On par

Floor Area

188 m²

Street avg 177 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 8.6 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Berkshire Close, Wilpshire

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1 Bryers Croft, Wilpshire

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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

Somerset Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Salesbury Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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