17 Fort Street, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PP
About 17 Fort Street
17 Fort Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Read, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 7PP). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 is 38.3% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£125/sq ft) was about 34.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in June 2014.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
17 Fort Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
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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
17 Fort Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
3applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
17 Fort Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£177,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£128,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
17 June 2014Most recent
£128,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 7PP: £137,500 (2020–2007).
Nearby sales in BB12 7PP
9 Fort Street, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PP
Sold Jun 2020
£148,000Read Court, Flat 1, 1 Fort Street, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PP
Sold Mar 2020
£120,0005 Fort Street, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PP
Sold Oct 2019
£147,500Read Court, Flat 3, 1 Fort Street, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PP
Sold Oct 2013
£81,0003 Fort Street, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PP
Sold Sept 2006
£132,000
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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
Jubilee Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Read St John's CofE Primary School. 6 schools nearby.
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