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42 George Lane, Read, Burnley, BB12 7RH

EPC B
Floor area
224 m²
2411 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
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Overview

About 42 George Lane

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

42 George Lane is a property in Read, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 7RH). It has a recorded floor area of 224 m² (around 2411 sq ft). The latest certificate (October 2016) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 224 m² the property is well over the postcode median (156 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 176.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £842,000 is 12.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£311/sq ft) was about 25.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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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.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate
Oct 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 October 2026

Expires this month
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 George Lane, Read, Burnley, BB12 7RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 George Lane has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 42 George Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£842,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 176.4% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£750,000

Growth on file: 176.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 November 2015Most recent

    £750,000

    +368.8%over 1 year

  2. 20 May 2014

    £160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 7RH: £321,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other George Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 42 George Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,348

Street avg £2,777

Strongly above

Floor Area

224 m²

Street avg 174 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 7 years

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 George Lane

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

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£428k

1 Buckingham Drive, Read

BB12 7QE

4 bed2 bath
£385k

1 Blea Close

BB12 7TP

£363k

1 Beauley Avenue, Simonstone

BB12 7HU

£320k

1 Beaufort Close, Read

BB12 7QF

4 bed
£286k

1 Bank Terrace, Simonstone

BB12 7NW

3 bed
£201k

1 College Close, Padiham

BB12 7DR

3 bed1 bath
£199k

1 Clough Lane, Simonstone

BB12 7HW

2 bed1 bath
£194k

1 Ashworth Road, Hapton

BB12 7AA

3 bed1 bath
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.
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Crime

247/mo

Falling 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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FAQ

Common questions

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