What type of property is High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ?

High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ is a detached house.

When did High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ last change hands?

High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ last sold for £405,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ?

The current EPC rating for High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ?

High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ heated?

The latest EPC at High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ?

High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ has council approval for single-storey extension granted in June 2025 under ref. 37331. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ?

High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ located?

High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ sits in Read, Burnley, Burnley. It falls within the BB12 postcode district in Lancashire.

Is High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ in a safe area?

Police records around High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (171% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ?

The closest primary school to High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ is Read St John's CofE Primary School (252m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ?

The closest bus stop to High Meadow, Church Close, BB12 7RJ is Straits Lane, 230m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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High Meadow, Church Close, Read, Burnley, BB12 7RJ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About High Meadow

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

High Meadow is a detached house in Read, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 7RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £405,000 in August 2024.

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Energy

Energy performance

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EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against High Meadow, Church Close, Read, Burnley, BB12 7RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2025
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey
Proposed demolition of single-storey extension to side, conversion of existing integral garage to habitable room, erection of single-storey extension to side and front and erection of a porch/entrance extension to front.
ExtensionPorch
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
37331
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Current estimate

£397,000

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Last sold (2024)

£405,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 August 2024Most recent
£405,000

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Area

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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

Straits Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Read St John's CofE Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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