What was the last sold price for Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR?

Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR last sold for £865,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £690,000 in February 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2014 and November 2023, Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR rose from £690,000 to £865,000, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR was a refusal for single-storey side extension (ref. 36478) in July 2024. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR located?

Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR sits in Simonstone, Burnley, Burnley. It falls within the BB12 postcode district.

Is Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR in a safe area?

Police records around Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR show an average of 247 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR?

The closest primary school to Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR is Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School (4m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR?

The closest bus stop to Rookwood, School Lane, BB12 7HR is School Lane, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Rookwood, School Lane, Simonstone, Burnley, BB12 7HR

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About Rookwood

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Rookwood is a four-bedroom property in Simonstone, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 7HR). Tenure is freehold. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Sold November 2023 for £865,000.

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Rookwood, School Lane, Simonstone, Burnley, BB12 7HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey side extension application was refused at Rookwood in 2024.

2 applications on record at Rookwood, School Lane, Simonstone, Burnley, BB12 7HR

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Flagged:Demolition

Sept 2014
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Proposed demolition of rear entrance porch, boiler room and wc. Erection of a two and single storey rear extension to create additional living and bedroom space. Proposed alterations to detached garage to increase roof pitch to create family hobby room over existing garage with external steps, fenestration changes and external works. (Resubmission of application No. 3/2014/0387).
ExtensionDemolition
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13 docs on file
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ExtensionJul 2024Decision

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Sales history & valuation

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Latest sale on Rookwood was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2023)

£865,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

16 November 2023Most recent
£865,000
+25.4%over 9 years
14 February 2014
£690,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 7HR: £370,000 (2023–2007).

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247/mo

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School Lane — bus stop.

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Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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