34 George Lane, Read, Burnley, BB12 7RH
About 34 George Lane
34 George Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Read, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 7RH). It has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (around 2164 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 201 m² it's 29.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (156 m² median across 12 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (July 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £629,000 is 17.6% above the 2016 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
- Open-plan layoutYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDouble, Detached
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
34 George Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Sept 2025
EPC Rating
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Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
- Aug 2016PorchFullIn report
Demolition of one existing garage, and erection of single storey attached garage and utility room extension to side (south elevation). Two storey extension to opposite side (north elevation). Two balconies to west elevation (rear). Porch to east elevation (front). Addition of three chimney stacks. Addition of two rooflights to the rear.
Extension- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 27421
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 34 George Lane
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
34 George Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£629,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£535,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
3 July 2016Most recent
£535,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 7RH: £321,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in BB12 7RH
Versus other George Lane homes
CO₂ Emissions for 34 George Lane lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,662
Street avg £2,853
Floor Area
201 m²
Street avg 176 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
12.0 t/year
Street avg 5.7 t/year
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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
0.2 km
Jubilee Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Read St John's CofE Primary School. 5 schools nearby.
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