3 Tennyson Avenue, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PF
About 3 Tennyson Avenue
3 Tennyson Avenue is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Read, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 7PF). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
It hasn't traded since November 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2007–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 is 31.3% above the 2010 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingAllocated
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Previously extendedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 March 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
More low energy lighting installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
3 Tennyson Avenue has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
3 Tennyson Avenue saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£172,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 4 years.
£131,000
Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
12 November 2010Most recent
£131,000
-6.4%over 3 years29 October 2007
£140,000
+19.7%over 7 months2 April 2007
£117,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in BB12 7PF: £65,050 (2007–2001).
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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
Jubilee Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Read St John's CofE Primary School. 6 schools nearby.
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