Read Court, Flat 3, 1 Fort Street, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PP
About Read Court
Read Court is a two-bedroom detached house in Read, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 7PP). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 92 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in Read Court, where floor areas span 88–95 m². On EPC score it ranks last in the building (55 versus a best of 66). The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 sits 59.3% above the 2013 sale of £81,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£82/sq ft) was about 28.8% below the postcode norm. 13 years since the last transfer (October 2013).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 May 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
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
Read Court 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
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
£129,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 14 years.
£81,000
Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
22 October 2013Most recent
£81,000
+121.9%over 14 years31 August 1999
£36,500
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
£147,50017 Fort Street, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PP
Sold Jun 2014
£128,0003 Fort Street, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PP
Sold Sept 2006
£132,000
Versus other Fort Street homes
Read Court is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
55 (D)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 93 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.3 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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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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