298a, Padiham Road, Burnley, BB12 6ST
About 298a
298a is a mid-terrace house in Burnley (BB12 6ST). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 80 m² this is the 6th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 52–291 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average.
At 80 m² it sits well below the postcode median (153 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 June 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
298a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
298a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£116,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 6ST: £82,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in BB12 6ST
Versus other Padiham Road homes
On epc rating, 298a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
74 (C)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 62 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
247/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Ightenhill Park Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School. 24 schools nearby.
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