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2 Haddings Head Cottages, Higham, Burnley, BB12 9LU

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Haddings Head Cottages

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

2 Haddings Head Cottages is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Higham, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 9LU). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on wood logs.

At 67 m² it sits well below the postcode median (118 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 23.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 16.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2020 for £180,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
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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.

2 Haddings Head Cottages ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Nov 2008
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Jan 2016from May 2011
Main Fuel
WoodDual

Fuel source changed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StoneInsulated Solid

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2019from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromE53toD62
Main Fuel
DualWood

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Haddings Head Cottages, Higham, Burnley, BB12 9LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Haddings Head Cottages, Higham, Burnley, BB12 9LU

2decisions2extensions6documents3nearby
  1. Dec 2002
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    First floor extension to rear; porch to front

    Extension
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    13/02/0558P
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 September 2020Most recent

    £180,000

    -7.7%over 14 years

  2. 29 June 2006

    £195,000

    +242.1%over 8 years

  3. 26 August 1997

    £57,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 9LU: £273,000 (2018–2010).

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Haddings Head Cottages stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,687

Street avg £2,208

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 8.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Haddings Head Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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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.
Full Burnley report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

247/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.0 km

St Johns CEPS — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BB12 9LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BB12 9LU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BB12 9LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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