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). Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 is 25% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£116/sq ft) was about 49.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
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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Planning history
298a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
13applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
298a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£125,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£100,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 August 2017Most recent
£100,000
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.
Price per m²
£1,250
Street avg £1,427
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
2/mo
Rising 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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