What type of property is 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF?

17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF last change hands?

17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF last sold for £293,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £75,000 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 1997 and May 2017, 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF rose from £75,000 to £293,000, a change of £218,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF?

The current EPC rating for 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF?

17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (1,959 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BB1 9NF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF had any planning applications?

17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF has council approval for an extension granted in June 2007 under ref. 17661. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF?

17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF is in council tax band D.

Where is 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF located?

17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF sits in Wilpshire, Blackburn, Blackburn. It falls within the BB1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF?

Police records around 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF 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 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF?

The closest primary school to 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF is Salesbury Church of England Primary School (977m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pleckgate High School (2.9km).

What transport links are near 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF?

The closest bus stop to 17 Shropshire Drive, BB1 9NF is Durham Road, 161m away. The nearest rail option is Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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17 Shropshire Drive, Wilpshire, Blackburn, BB1 9NF

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

182 m²

1959 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Shropshire Drive

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

17 Shropshire Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Wilpshire, Blackburn, Blackburn (BB1 9NF). It has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (around 1959 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2017. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 182 m² the property is well over the postcode median (128 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £376,000 is 28.3% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

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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.

17 Shropshire Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Mar 2017

Low Energy Lighting

41%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Shropshire Drive, Wilpshire, Blackburn, BB1 9NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Shropshire Drive has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 17 Shropshire Drive, Wilpshire, Blackburn, BB1 9NF

1decisions1extensions1documents

Jun 2007
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Kitchen extension.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
17661
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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.

17 Shropshire Drive has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£376,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£293,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

25 May 2017Most recent
£293,000
+17.2%over 13 years
29 April 2004
£250,000
+233.3%over 7 years
27 February 1997
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB1 9NF: £300,000 (2025–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Shropshire Drive homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 17 Shropshire Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,610

Street avg £2,041

Strongly below

Floor Area

182 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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BB1 9HR

5 bed2 bath

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1 Brooklyn Road, Clayton Le Dale

BB1 9PP

5 bed2 bath

£220k

1 Berkshire Close, Wilpshire

BB1 9NG

5 bed

£317k

1 Bryers Croft, Wilpshire

BB1 9JE

4 bed

£302k

1 Clifton Grove, Wilpshire

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4 bed

£290k

1 Brookview Close

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Boxwood Street

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4 bed1 bath

Area

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Crime

462/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Durham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Salesbury Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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