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51 Whalley Road, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PN

5 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
128 m²
1378 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 51 Whalley Road

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

51 Whalley Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Read, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 7PN). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £190,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 128 m² it's 29.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 29 EPCs). Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 is 11.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 19.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Period featuresYes
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51 Whalley Road

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

51 Whalley Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2013from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromG18toE51
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2025from Jan 2013
EPC improved fromE51toD55
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Whalley Road, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. May 2012
    Conditions
    In report

    Application to discharge condition no.3 (materials) of planning permission 3/2010/0704P.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    22836
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2010
    Full
    In report

    Proposed change of use to garden and parking area, construct a boundary stone wall with a gated access for vehicles.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    21170
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

51 Whalley Road has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£190,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 May 2025Most recent

    £190,000

    +18.5%over 4 years
  2. 12 March 2021

    £160,300

    +13.7%over 4 years
  3. 29 March 2016

    £141,000

    +12.8%over 3 years
  4. 28 March 2013

    £125,000

    +22.0%over 3 years
  5. 18 June 2009

    £102,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 7PN: £177,500 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Whalley Road homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 51 Whalley Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,484

Street avg £1,421

On par

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51 Whalley Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Burnley district page.

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

0.0 km

Jubilee Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Read St John's CofE Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 51 Whalley Road, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.