What kind of home is 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH?

38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH sell for?

38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH last sold for £70,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH?

The current EPC rating for 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH?

38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BB12 9QH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH use?

The latest EPC at 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH?

38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH in?

38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH sits in Fence, Burnley, Burnley. It falls within the BB12 postcode district in Lancashire.

What is crime like near 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH?

Police records around 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH show an average of 247 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH?

The closest primary school to 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School (140m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marsden Heights Community College (2.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH?

The closest bus stop to 38 Wheatley Close, BB12 9QH is Harpers Lane, 86m away. The nearest rail option is Brierfield Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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38 Wheatley Close, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9QH

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 38 Wheatley Close

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

38 Wheatley Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Fence, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 9QH). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 40 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 63 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 63 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

12 years since the last transfer (March 2014). Today's modelled estimate of £102,000 is 45.7% above the 2014 sale price. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

38 Wheatley Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC76

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Wheatley Close, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Wheatley Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

38 Wheatley Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£102,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£70,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 March 2014Most recent
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 9QH: £75,000 (2026–2012).

Nearby sales in BB12 9QH

On the street

Versus other Wheatley Close homes

Four headline reads against 52 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 38 Wheatley Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,750

Street avg £1,553

Above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£185k

1 Forest Avenue, Fence

BB12 9EW

2 bed

£283k

1 Greystones Drive, Fence

BB12 9PJ

2 bed

£281k

1 Forester Drive, Fence

BB12 9PG

3 bed2 bath

£297k

1 Clover Croft, Higham

BB12 9HR

3 bed2 bath

£302k

1 Barkerfield Close, Higham

BB12 9BZ

3 bed

£158k

1 Halmote Avenue, Higham

BB12 9HH

£172k

1 Beck Side, Barley

BB12 9JZ

£185k

1 Gawthorpe View, Higham

BB12 9HB

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

0.1 km

Harpers Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BB12 9QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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